Lot 205
  • 205

Maugham, W. Somerset

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • Maugham, W. Somerset
  • Of Human Bondage. New York: George H. Doran Company, 1915
  • paper
8vo (199 x 131mm.), first edition, first issue with misprint "help" for "helped" in line 4 on p.257, original green cloth stamped in gilt, very slight wear to head and base of spine, minor cracking to lower hinge, slight browning

Provenance

Lester L. Cecil,  tipped-in bookplate

Literature

Stott A21

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing where 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."

Catalogue Note

A near fine copy of arguably the author's finest novel.