Consequently we are often asked what the actual name of the book is - "City Boy" or "The City Boy"? Please refer to our The City Boy listing for the answer.Ī comparison of the first state (left) and second state (right) shows the presence of "The" in "The City Boy" on the first state. It's even listed that way in the UK edition. To confuse thing further, a listing for "The City Boy" is found inside the all first editions and early printings of The Caine Mutiny. The flap says "City Boy" on both states of the dust jacket. The true first edition point is on the back of the dust jacket, not on the flap. Picture of the back dust jacket flap for The Caine Mutiny.ĭon't be confused by "City Boy" listed on the back flap without "The". Picture of the first edition Doubleday & Company boards for The Caine Mutiny. Later printing dust jackets look similar, but they make mention of the Pulitzer Prize toward the bottom of the Wouk's bio. The first issue dust jacket says "The City Boy" and was quickly changed to "City Boy" for a second issue. Picture of dust jacket where original $3.95 price is found for The Caine Mutiny. Picture of the first edition copyright page for The Caine Mutiny. Picture of the 1951 first edition dust jacket for The Caine Mutiny.
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