Heinemann, London., N.D. [1954]. First edition thus: illustrated by Graham Sutherland. Octavo. pp xii, 255. Eight page Preface by the author, specially written for this edition. Numerous decorations, mainly in the form of tailpieces, by Graham Sutherland. Reproductions of the first and last pages of the original manuscript of the novel. Two-tone full calf binding. Top edge gilt.One of 1000 numbered copies signed by author and artist and in a special binding.Fine. Lacking the original slipcase but preserved in a fine custom-made, fleece-lined folding cloth box with green morocco backstrip and raised bands, gilt rules.

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Bookseller: Peter Ellis bookseller (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: MAUGHAMW010818
Title: Cakes and Ale or The Skeleton in the Cupboard.
Author: MAUGHAM, W. Somerset
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Heinemann, London.
Date Published: N.D. [1954]

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