W. Somerset Maugham
Of Human Bondage
originally published:
New York : George H. Doran Copmany
1915
We offered this copy of the first state of the true first edition, preceding the British edition, in our Catalog 93.
awards:
- Modern Library 100 Best Novels(066)
reference info
bio notes:
born: 1/25/1874
died: 12/16/1965
born as: William Somerset Maugham
nationality: Great Britain
English novelist, playwright, and short-story writer whose work is characterized by a clear, unadorned style, cosmopolitan settings, and a shrewd understanding of human nature. - Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literature
Collecting tips:
Maugham was especially prolific. Among our favorites are The Razor's Edge (1944), the American edition preceding the U.K. edition, issued in the U.S. in both a limited and trade edition (the limited had an unprinted glassine jacket - usually missing - and a slipcase, the trade a jacket), The Moon and Sixpence (1919 - the jacket is very scarce), and his first book, Liza of Lambeth (1897 - reportedly issued with a jacket, we've never seen one but suspect that indeed it was). We are intrigued by his many plays, although it can take considerable effort to figure out the various editions and states, even with the good Stott bibliography.Email us to request a printed copy of our catalog of W. Somerset Maugham Rare Books and First Editions (or download it via the link as a 3.13 MB pdf file).
