W. Somerset Maugham Inscribed Complete Short Stories V3
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The Complete Short Stories. Volume 3 by William Somerset Maugham (1874-1965)
Gift inscription to front endpaper. Due to very characteristic Maughams signature by W initial on the endpaper, the handwritten inscription attributed to author W. Somerset Maugham.
The bottom of title page signed by book owner initials.
This third volume of Maugham stories, selected and introduced by the author, contains the famous Ashenden series, about WWI secret service agent. Based on Maughams own experiences with the British Intelligence service in Switzerland, the stories are vignettes in which he dramatizes the romance and absurdity of espionage, as well as its cruelty and violence.
Hardcover, first published by William Heinemann Ltd in 1951. Print 1955. NOTE: This lot has a confidential reserve. When bidding prior to the auction, please submit your maximum. The auction system will bid on Bidders behalf to meet the reserve price or to lead, up to the limit set by the Bidder. The Bidder with the highest submitted bid will win the lot, if bid will exceed the reserve.
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Book Condition: VG. No dust jacket. Red cloth boards with gilt lettering. Binding has remained firm. Boards good, with some color loss, edges and corners are OK.
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