MAUGHAM (W. Somerset). Don Fernando. William Heinemann, London, 1935.

Price: US$644.24 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: WITH AN AUTOGRAPH LETTER FROM MAUGHAM Or Variations On Some Spanish Themes. First Edition. 8vo. [208 x 153 x 35 mm]. [2]ff, 268, [2] pp. Bound in the publisher's original black cloth, the front cover lettered in gilt within a decorative frame with a gilt device, the rear cover with a blind device, elaborately gilt spine. (Headcaps bumped and a few minor marks). [ebc8065] London: William Heinemann Ltd, 1935. Occasional spotting and light foxing to first and last few leaves. With a Times Book Club label at the rear. With the ink signature of Kate Syrett dated 1935. There is a loosely inserted autograph letter signed by Maugham to Kate Syrett, on Ritz-Carlton Hotel New York paper, dated 30th June 1944, in the original hand-addressed envelope (with examiner's tape). He wrote: "I shall be glad to have a memento of my long friendship with Netta. As you know that was a thing of forty years standing. I knew from her last letter to me that she did not expect we should meet again. I knew her life had grown hateful to her & I cannot be sorry that she has to cope with it no longer. When one has reached my age one cannot but see that one has lived long enough & has had enough of this world". Kate Syrett (b.1873) was a younger sister of Netta, who wrote about her fondly in The Sheltering Tree (1939): "Kate, who when we were first in town was at Bedford College, did not begin her art career till the London flat was given up, and she went to Paris, where for many years she lived. Before the war, and until the slump in trade which followed it, she was one of the best artists, working for a wealthy firm in England. Her designs for fabrics better judges than I consider remarkable, and if talent always received its deserts, she should still be making an excellent living". She remained unmarried and looked after Netta in her old age, living close by at Patching, near Worthing.

Seller: George Bayntun ABA ILAB PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom

MAUGHAM W. Somerset. Don Fernando. , 1935.

Price: US$676.45 + shipping

Description: First edition, number 158 of 175 copies numbered and signed by the author. 8vo., original green cloth with black spine label, beveled. London, William Heinemann. Additionally inscribed by Maugham to his lover Alan Searle: ?For Alan from his friend W.M. Cap Ferrat 1935.?, connecting Maugham with one of the few people with whom he was ever truly close. Housed in a cloth clamshell case. A fine, unopened copy (without dust jacket, as issued).

Seller: Maggs Bros. Ltd ABA, ILAB, PBFA, BA, London, United Kingdom

MAUGHAM, W. Somerset. DON FERNANDO. William Heinemann, 1935.

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Description: First edition. Number 107 of 175 limited edition copies signed by the author. Original olive green cloth lettered in gilt to a black panel on the spine and with the author's insignia in gilt to the upper cover. Top edge gilt, others uncut. Silk page marker present. A fine copy with light toning to the spine. Internally very bright and fresh.

Seller: Jonkers Rare Books, Henley on Thames, OXON, United Kingdom

Maugham, W. Somerset. Don Fernando. William Heinemann Ltd., London, 1935.

Price: US$785.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: Very good plus, limited edition book, signed by the author on the limited edition page. No dust jacket. This is #23 of 175. Olive green cloth covered boards with author's logo gilt-stamped on the front board; gilt lettering against a small black panel and publisher's name in gilt on spine. Board edges are beveled. Upper external page edges are gilt. Upper extremities and spine are sunned, more so on spine. Place-ribbon is attached. Side and lower page edges are untrimmed and show some foxing. One or two fox-spots on the first and last several pages, else very clean and white internally. Please use close-up options for best inspection and in support of condition description. Additional photos available at your request. International sales to all countries other than the UK will require use of an alternative shipping company which will result in higher shipping expense. A signature upon receipt may also be required.

Seller: R & G Bliss Books, Excelsior, MN, U.S.A.

Maugham, W. Somerset. Don Fernando. William Heinemann, London, 1935.

Price: US$799.99 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: Green buckram with spine label, TEG, ribbon marker. Limited to 175 copies, this being #17 signed by Maugham to the limitation page. Top leading corners gently softened, spine slightly sunned, slight foxing to endpages. Else a square tight copy in original acetate DJ and publisher's lightly worn slipcase. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author

Seller: curtis paul books, inc., Northridge, CA, U.S.A.

MAUGHAM, W. Somerset. Don Fernando. William Heinemann Ltd, London, 1935.

Price: US$850.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: First edition, limited large paper issue. Octavo. 269pp. Green cloth. Top edge gilt, Silk ribbon-marker. Tiny, light spot on front fly, easily fine partially unopened copy in lightly worn near fine publisher's slipcase. Copy number 35 of 175 numbered copies Signed by W. Somerset Maugham.

Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.