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First American edition, which precedes the British edition of Maughamâs 20th-century manifesto for human fulfillment. Octavo, bound in full morocco, gilt titles to the spine, raised bands, gilt ruled to the front and rear panels, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. In fine condition. "Written after much painstaking research into Eastern philosophy and mysticism, The Razor's Edge is Maugham's 20th-century manifesto for human fulfillment. In it he mercilessly satirizes American and European materialism, and holds up the figure of the spiritual seeker as a model for those searching for meaning in existence" (Stringer). It was twice adapted into film, first in 1946 starring Tyrone Power and Gene Tierney, and Herbert Marshall as Maugham and Anne Baxter as Sophie, and then a 1984 adaptation starring Bill Murray.

First printing. Limited Edition of 750 of which this is no. 286. Signed by the author on the limitations page. Brick red cloth binding with beveled edges. Top page edges gilt. Very Good. Two small faint spots on front cover. Spine slightly darkened. Internally Fine. Lacks the slipcase.

Brick red cloth titled in gilt, beveled board edge, TEG. True First and Limited Edition # 327/750 signed by Maugham to the limitation page. Near fine condition with slight fingerprints to boards and a small dampstain to top of textblock leading edge, just below gilt edge. Spine faintly toned, gilt slightly rubbed and spine is a bit concave. Housed in publisher's slipcase which is sunned and worn with cello tape to edges. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author

First printing. Limited Edition of 750 of which this is no. 286. Signed by the author on the limitations page. Brick red cloth binding with beveled edges. Top page edges gilt. Very Good. Two small faint spots on front cover. Spine slightly darkened. Internally Fine. Lacks the slipcase.

Octavo, 343pp. Red cloth, title in gilt over black morocco label. Stated "first edition" on copyright page. Top edge gilt. Lacking the scarce glassine dust jacket. Light sunning to spine, otherwise a fine example, free of any marks or notations. In the publisher's cardboard slipcase, sunning to side panels, solid binding, a very good example. This work is one of 750 signed by the author, being number 420, as stated on the limitation page. An attractive example.

The true First Edition published on 18 April 1944. The First American Trade Edition was published two days later, and the First English Edition was not published until July 1944. Number 158 of 750 numbered copies SIGNED on the limitation page by the author of this modern classic. Issued without a dustwrapper but with a slipcase, present here. Attractive bookplate on the front pastedown with slight offsetting to the front endpaper which has two small skimmed marks. A tight, clean copy, the spine evenly sunned with the black leather spine label intact with strong gilt lettering. Near Fine, without the glassine but with a Good slipcase, intact with splits

The true First Edition published on 18 April 1944. The First American Trade Edition was published two days later, and the First English Edition was not published until July 1944. Number 158 of 750 numbered copies SIGNED on the limitation page by the author of this modern classic. Issued without a dustwrapper but with a slipcase, present here.

First edition, first issue, number 508 of 750 copies, signed by Maugham on the limitation page; 8vo; publisher's salmon cloth, gilt and black lettering piece to spine, top edge gilt, others untrimmed, as issued, minor rubbing to extremities and slight fading to spine, otherwise a near-fine copy. The true first edition published on 18th April 1944. The U.S. Trade edition was published two days later and the first English edition was not published until July 1944. Maugham's last major novel and a departure from his usual style. A disillusioned WWI veteran abandons his wealthy friends and lifestyle, while travelling to India seeking enlightenment. The basis for the 1946 film starring Tyrone Power and in 1984 that starring Bill Murray. Stott A63.a.

SIGNED limited edition. Precedes British edition. Copy #402 of 750 numbered and signed copies. Very close to fine in un-faded salmon-colored buckram with black leather title plate at spine and gilt top edge. Lacking unprinted glassine overlay and original plain card slipcase, remnants of which are present but in pieces lacking the back-strip. Title label has trifle rubbing at edges but presents nicely. Small vintage book shop sticker at head of rear paste-down. Lovely fresh copy of this perennial classic in supplied clear mylar wrapper. Basis for two film adaptations. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 341 pages

First trade edition, first printing after a limited edition of 750 copies. Signed by W. Somerset Maugham and inscribed to a former owner in the year of publication on the front free endpaper. Bound in publisher's black cloth with spine lettered in gilt. Very Good with wear and soiling to cloth, spine lettering rubbed and spine rolled. Remnants of a formerly adhered postcard to front pastedown, pages toned. In a Very Good unclipped dust jacket with a large chip at the head and some fraying the tail, thin stain visible from the blindside at tail. While copies of the signed limited edition on the market are more than abundant, inscribed first trade editions are rather uncommon.

First trade edition, first printing after a limited edition of 750 copies. Signed by W. Somerset Maugham and inscribed to a former owner in the year of publication on the front free endpaper. Bound in publisher's black cloth with spine lettered in gilt. Very Good with wear and soiling to cloth, spine lettering rubbed and spine rolled. Remnants of a formerly adhered postcard to front pastedown, pages toned. In a Very Good unclipped dust jacket with a large chip at the head and some fraying the tail, thin stain visible from the blindside at tail. While copies of the signed limited edition on the market are more than abundant, inscribed first trade editions are rather uncommon.

The true First Edition published on 18 April 1944. The First American Trade Edition was published two days later, and the First English Edition was not published until July 1944. Number 89 of 750 numbered copies SIGNED on the limitation page by the author of this modern classic. Issued without a dustwrapper but with a slipcase, lacking here.

The true First Edition published on 18 April 1944. The First American Trade Edition was published two days later, and the First English Edition was not published until July 1944. Number 158 of 750 numbered copies SIGNED on the limitation page by the author of this modern classic. Issued without a dustwrapper but with a slipcase, present here.

Garden City, NY: Doubleday Doran & Company, 1944. "Written after much painstaking research into Eastern philosophy and mysticism, The Razor’s Edge is Maugham’s 20th-century manifesto for human fulfillment. In it he mercilessly satirizes American and European materialism, and holds up the figure of the spiritual seeker as a model for those searching for meaning in existence" (Stringer). It was twice adapted into film, first in 1946 starring Tyrone Power and Gene Tierney, and Herbert Marshall as Maugham and Anne Baxter as Sophie, and then a 1984 adaptation starring Bill Murray.

First trade edition, first printing after a limited edition of 750 copies. Signed by W. Somerset Maugham and inscribed to a former owner in the year of publication on the front free endpaper. Bound in publisher's black cloth with spine lettered in gilt. Very Good with wear and soiling to cloth, spine lettering rubbed and spine rolled. Remnants of a formerly adhered postcard to front pastedown, pages toned. In a Very Good unclipped dust jacket with a large chip at the head and some fraying the tail, thin stain visible from the blindside at tail. While copies of the signed limited edition on the market are more than abundant, inscribed first trade editions are rather uncommon.

The true First Edition published on 18 April 1944. The First American Trade Edition was published two days later, and the First English Edition was not published until July 1944. Number 89 of 750 numbered copies SIGNED on the limitation page by the author of this modern classic. Issued without a dustwrapper but with a slipcase, lacking here.