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MAUGHAM, W. Somerset

The Razor's Edge

Stock Code
95016
New York, Doubleday, Doran & Co., 1944
£3,500

The true first edition published 18th April 1944, the U.S. Trade edition published two days later and the first English edition not published until July 1944. Maugham's last major novel and a departure from his usual style. A disillusioned WW1 veteran abandons his wealthy friends and lifestyle, while travelling to India seeking enlightenment. Basis for the 1946 film starring Tyrone Power and again in 1984 starring Bill Murray.

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Description

First edition, first issue, number 508 of 750 copies, signed by Maugham on the limitation page, publishers salmon cloth, gilt and black lettering piece to spine, top edge gilt, others untrimmed, as issued, minor rubbing to extremities and slight fading to spine, otherwise a near-fine copy.

Bibliography

Stott A63.a.

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