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Maugham The Painted Veil Heinemann · 1925

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First Edition · one copy only

The Painted Veil

W. Somerset Maugham Heinemann, London · 1925

First Edition. An acceptable first edition copy of this important novel, the cause of some senseless litigation. Maugham was forced to change several names and a large number of cancels were tipped in with the offending names removed.

As a result, the book generally looks quite a mess. This copy- second issue, first state, with cancel title and inserted author's note - is in reasonable shape considering the mauling it received (see Stott p.87-91 for the whole saga). A few ragged page edges but no loss to text; minor water staining to front cover; general signs of age.

A sound copy in original blue cloth lettered in gilt and black.

Written by Dr Jeremy Parrott, who has the book in his hands. Nothing here is generated from a catalogue record.

Bibliographic detail

AuthorMaugham, W. Somerset
PublisherHeinemann, London
Date1925
EditionFirst Edition
BindingHardcover
ConditionGood Only
Stock referenceab_3449261171

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