Group of five biographical vols; The Pattern of Maugham, Somerset Maugham and his World; Conversations with Willie, Somerset Maugham; The Secret Lives of Somerset Maugham;
Published by London: John Murray, Jonathna Cape and others, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980, 2009
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United KingdomAdrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB
AbeBooks seller since June 15, 1998
Condition: Used
US$ 136.31
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[Literary biographies/critiques] Hardback collection. Octavos. First editions or first thus. Publisher's cloth bindings in dust-jackets. A reader's collection showing some expected use, chips/rubs to jackets, some price clipping but no significant defects. Biographical accounts of the life of respected writer, dramatist and former Secret Service officer William Somerset Maugham (1874-1965). His books greatly inspired Ian Fleming, and the two became friends. This selection was part of the comprehensive collection assembled by Fleming's bibliographer Jon Gilbert (pencilled signature within). Gilbert, Jon. Ian Fleming: The Bibliography, page 639.
Seller Inventory # 74849
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Group of five biographical vols; The Pattern of Maugham, Somerset Maugham and his World; Conversations with Willie, Somerset Maugham; The Secret Lives of Somerset Maugham;
- Author
- [MAUGHAM, William Somerset] MORGAN, Ted, HASTINGS, Selina, and others
- Publisher
- London: John Murray, Jonathna Cape and others, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980, 2009
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- First Edition.
Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom
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Adrian Harrington Ltd occupies the rare book room on the first floor of the iconic Hall's Bookshop in Royal Tunbridge Wells which was established in 1898. We are a large high street bookshop with a stock of tens of thousands of books, prints, maps and ephemeral items. Adrian Harrington specialise in Literature, modern first editions, Ian Fleming, children's books, history, travel, and general antiquarian books. Opening hours are Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 5.30pm. Visit our website at www.harringtonbooks.co.uk…
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