Of Human Bondage

W. Somerset Maugham

Published by William Heinemann, London, 1915

About this Item

First English Edition. Stott A21b. With an ALS dated August 1, 1931 from f. H. Swift, the bookseller, to a customer, saying: "I have now been able to see Mr, Muir the authority on modern first editions and he assures me that there are not two issues of ' Human Bondage' The publishers assured him that as there were not enough advertisements for the whole edition some were issued without. A very good copy" First issue with the publishers monogram on the title page and ( help on page 257) with the words (London William Heinemann 1915) in small lettering at the bottom left side of the verso of the title page. Book is very tight and square, and totally unmarked except for a light pencil notation on front paste-down. Spine ends are slightly bumped and the rear paste-down has separated slightly from the text block. There are six pages of advertisements for the publishers up- coming books (1915) that are un-cut. An interesting printed note and thing of the past, at the beginning of the advertisements, " Mr. Heinemann will always be pleased to send periodically particulars of his forthcoming publications to any reader who desires them." This very rare collectible is all original in very good + condition and has not been rebound. 648 pages + 14 pages of advertisements. Protected in Mylar Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall 1st Printing. Seller Inventory # 001136

Bibliographic Details

Title: Of Human Bondage

Publisher: William Heinemann, London

Publication Date: 1915

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 1st Edition.