Maugham, W. Somerset (1874-1965). Orientations. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1899.

8vo. Original green cloth gilt (rubbing, wear along front hinge, very light sunning to spine). Provenance: J.A. Barnes (author's inscription); Craig V. Showalter (bookplate)

FIRST EDITION. INSCRIBED BY MAUGHAM and dated the same date as the dedication copy was signed, "To the President of the Ah Ho Club, J.A. Barnes, Esq. I, its humblest member, present this book, W. Somerset Maugham, June 12, 1899." Barnes was a classmate of Maugham's at St. Thomas's Hospital in London. Stott A3.

[With:] Autograph letter signed ("W. Somerset Maugham"), to Mr. Metcalf, Albany Chambers, Queen Anne's Gate S.W., 15 June 1899. 2pp. on one sheet, 8vo, minor stains, stamp of receipt, paper transfer on verso of integral leaf.

"MY IMMORTAL WORK"

In full: "I have duly received the six copies of my immortal work. Thanks for forwarding them. I have just got ready my book of travel sketches in Andalusia, which I want to bring up to you. Will you let me know if the great man will be visible tomorrow or Friday."

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Printed Books & Early American Photography, including Selections from the Larry Ness Collection

Maugham, W. Somerset (1874-1965). Orientations. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1899.

Printed Books & Early American Photography, including Selections from the Larry Ness Collection

Maugham, W. Somerset (1874-1965). Orientations. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1899.

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