The Razor's Edge
Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Doran & Co., Inc., 1944.
First edition, signed limited edition preceding the trade edition, copy #327 of 750 thus. Signed by W. Somerset Maugham on the limitation page inserted at front. [vi], 343 pp, printed on laid paper. Bound in publisher's maroon buckram over beveled boards, publisher's device blindstamped to front board, gilt-stamped title label to spine, top edge gilt. Near Fine with sunning and light rubbing to spine, discoloration from gilding process to upper fore edge of textblock; subtley abraided front pastedown from removed bookplate. Housed in publisher's paper-covered slipcase, Fair, heavily toned and repaired with yellowing tape. A handsome copy, binding square and tight. Item #140948013
Price: $3,500