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MAUGHAM THE PAINTED VEIL, 1925, IN JACKET
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Maugham, W. Somerset
- The Painted Veil. New York: George H. Doran Company, [1925]
- paper
8vo (190 x 130mm.), first edition, original maroon linen-grain cloth blocked and lettered in blind and gilt, PICTORIAL DUST-JACKET, advertisements on verso, contemporary ownership signature, a few small tears to jacket with some slight spotting, offsetting to rear endpapers
Literature
Stott A33b
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
First edition in the rare jacket of Maugham's steamy tale set in Hong Kong, which was beset by libel suits while the novel was being serialized. This first American book edition preceded the English trade edition by around a month. There was also a separate large paper limited edition issue of 250 copies.