- 116
Maugham, W. Somerset
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Maugham, W. Somerset
- Ashenden. Or the British Agent. London: William Heinemann, 1928
- paper
8vo (183 x 124mm.), FIRST EDITION, original gilt-stamped green cloth, publisher's flyer loosely inserted, DUST-JACKET, minute wear to cloth and jacket, spine slightly rolled, OTHERWISE A VERY FINE COPY
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A LOVELY COPY IN JACKET OF THE AUTHOR'S GROUND-BREAKING ESPIONAGE NOVEL, which inspired many later writers of the genre, including John Le Carré, Eric Ambler, Graham Greene, Len Deighton and others.