1944 The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham First UK Ed Dust Wrapper

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Razor's Edge A Novel W. Somerset Maugham 1944 William Heinemann Ltd. : London 7.5" by 5" [4] 284pp. SUMMARY The first UK edition of this early novel by noted author, W. Somerset Maugham, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. First Edition,Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding,With Dustwrapper Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The first UK edition, first impression of the work, with no further impressions stated. First published earlier the same year by Doubleday. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. Due to wartime standards, the work was produced with very thin paper, meaning good quality survivals are both rare and sought after. Generally considered Maugham's best work, The Razor's Edge tells the story of an American pilot traumatised by his experiences in World War One in his quest for meaningful experience.A smart copy of this early work by Maugham. CONDITION In the original cloth binding in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally in excellent condition. Slight bumping to the extremities and the head and tail of the spine. Dust wrapper is smart with sunning to the spine as is common with this work. Archival tape reinforcements to the reverse of the wrap. The odd handling mark and spot to the wrap. Internally firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with marginal age toning due to paper used. Overall Condition: Near Fine Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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