W. Somerset Maugham
My South Sea Island, (1965)
Chicago: Black Cat Press
One of 199 copies.
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36pp., frenchfold. Norman Forgue, the printer, referred to this title as 'the first edition in book form.' However, he printed a full-size, unauthorized edition during Maugham's lifetime, in 1936, under...
36pp., frenchfold. Norman Forgue, the printer, referred to this title as "the first edition in book form." However, he printed a full-size, unauthorized edition during Maugham's lifetime, in 1936, under the imprint of Ben Abramson. Slight sunning to spine, minimal rubbing to corners, else near fine in green roan with Maugham's symbol in gilt on the front cover. (Bradbury, p. 21; Stott A51b; see also Stott A51a). (2 by 1 5/8; 52x41mm).
