Description: This is the UK 1st edition of W. Somerset Maugham's1925 novel 'The Painted Veil'. This is the first state of the second issue, stating 'First published in 1925' on copyright page with no mention of other printings, with 'Tching-Yen' instead of 'Hong-Kong' on pages 34 and 56, the author's note at the beginning and 8 novels/18 plays listed opposite the title page. DJ: no dust jacketBook: some dirt and staining to boards. Spine is rubbed, losing original dye. Gilt on spine in 'Heinemann' gone, other gilt fine. Front endpaper detached. Some tanning/foxing to title pages (as pictured). Author's works page about 50% detached from spine. Split down the middle of binding in the centre of book.
Price: 170 AUD
Location: Thornbury, VIC
End Time: 2024-12-13T23:53:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 26.53 AUD
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Language: English
Author: W. Somerset Maugham
Original/Facsimile: Original
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