How to identify a first printing
- 1932–1936: Identical practice to Harrison Smith & Robert Haas — 'Smith & Haas' is the same firm in its short title-page/spine form. The first-edition statement is inconsistent; a first printing is shown by the absence of any later-printing notice on the copyright page (subsequent printings were noted).
- Treat the spine/title-page wording 'Smith & Haas' as a 1932–1936 dating bracket; after the 1936 Random House merger the imprint disappears.
Notable points & cautions
- Not a separate company — the colloquial/short imprint form of Harrison Smith & Robert Haas; cataloged separately because the spine often reads only 'Smith & Haas.'
- Same Faulkner-era list and same 1936 Random House merger; deduplicate downstream against the Harrison Smith & Robert Haas entry.
Imprints
First editions also appear under: Smith & Haas (shortened form of Harrison Smith and Robert Haas). Each generally follows the house convention above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my Smith & Haas book is a first edition?
Check the copyright page. 1932–1936: Identical practice to Harrison Smith & Robert Haas — 'Smith & Haas' is the same firm in its short title-page/spine form. The first-edition statement is inconsistent; a first printing is shown by the absence of any later-printing notice on the copyright page (subsequent printings were noted). Treat the spine/title-page wording 'Smith & Haas' as a 1932–1936 dating bracket; after the 1936 Random House merger the imprint disappears.
Does Smith & Haas use a number line?
Treat the spine/title-page wording 'Smith & Haas' as a 1932–1936 dating bracket; after the 1936 Random House merger the imprint disappears.
Is a book-club edition a Smith & Haas first edition?
No. Book-club editions reprint the text but are not the true first edition. Not a separate company — the colloquial/short imprint form of Harrison Smith & Robert Haas; cataloged separately because the spine often reads only 'Smith & Haas.'
What era does this cover?
This covers Smith & Haas (1932–1936). Conventions changed over time, so confirm the era of your copy.