Maugham, W. Somerset (1874-1965). A group of 5 plays in the rare dust jackets, comprising:

The Unknown. London: William Heinemann, 1920. One of 100 copies. -- The Circle. New York: George H. Doran, 1921. First issue dust jacket. -- Another copy, second issue dust jacket. -- Our Betters. New York: George H. Doran, 1923. One of 200 copies. -- Lady Frederick. London: William Heinemann, 1927. One of 100 copies issued by Doran using Heinemann sheets. -- Together, 5 works in 5 volumes, all 8vo, all in original paper-covered boards and dust jackets, condition generally very good.

[With:] MAUGHAM. The Letter. A Play in Three Acts. New York: George H. Doran, 1927. Original printed orange wrappers (chipping at spine ends, some discoloration to upper cover). SOUVENIR ISSUE, commemorating the opening night at the Morosco Theatre, New York, on 26 September 1927.

[With:] MAUGHAM. Lady Frederick. Chicago: The Dramatic Publishing Company, 1912. FIRST EDITION.

Selections of W. Somerset Maugham from the Collection of Craig V. Showalter

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Maugham, W. Somerset (1874-1965). A group of 5 plays in the rare dust jackets, comprising:

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