Cakes Ale by Maugham, First Edition (112 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Cakes and Ale is a delicious satire of London literary society between the Wars. Social climber Alroy Kear is flattered when he is selected by Edward Driffield's wife to pen the official biography of her lionized novelist husband, and determined to write a bestseller. But then Kear discovers the great novelist's voluptuous muse (and unlikely first wife), Rosie. The lively, loving heroine once gave Driffield enough material to last a lifetime, but now her memory casts an embarrissing shadow over his career and respectable image. Wise, witty, deeply satisfying, Cakes and Ale is Maugham at his best. The bitter, witty novel about the business of writing and London literary society between the two World Wars focuses on the lives of a famous writer and his two contrasting wives. Reprint. 12,500 first printing. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good soft cover. Straight secure spine with tight hinges and clean interior. Pages are toned due to age.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Pocket Books No.1158, first paperback edition with cover art by Leo Manso, written by the brilliant Maugam; "a loving picture of London literary life at its most fabulous"; this copy is Near Fine+ with almost no wear, very bright and unmarked,

Paperback. first thus. 1158 very good Cover by Leo Manso. paperback,

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. [1st printing](1944); #50. Cover is uncredited. tanning; edgewear; creasing; mild foredge bumps.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. An examination of a free spirit caught in the web of condemnation often thrown over those who do not fit "the norm." Maugham considered this his best novel. Shelfwear and slight checking to spine, some barely-visible staining of front cover. Text-block and hinges sound. Deckle.

Paperback. first thus. 1158 very good -fine, reading crease Cover by Leo Manso. paperback,

Paperback. first thus. c-19 very good, creases paperback,

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Black cloth, lettered in gilt. Modest wear with a few spots and surface marks to covers, rubbed joints. Firm binding. Former owner's book plate mounted inside front cover. [v],308 pp. Early printing, dated 1931 on main title, copyrighted 1930. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

hardcover. No Jacket. First Edition. Garden City. 1930. . Doubleday Doran. 1st American Edition. Previous Owner's Name in Front & Slightly Cocked Spine, Otherwise Good. No Dustjacket. . . 308 pages. hardcover. . . . keywords: Europe England Literature World Literature. DESCRIPTION - Cakes and Ale is a delicious satire of London literary society between the Wars. Social climber Alroy Kear is flattered when he is selected by Edward Driffield's wife to pen the official biography of her lionized novelist husband, and determined to write a bestseller. But then Kear discovers the great novelist's voluptuous muse (and unlikely first wife), Rosie. The lively, loving heroine once gave Driffield enough material to last a lifetime, but now her memory casts an embarrassing shadow over his career and respectable image. Wise, witty, deeply satisfying, Cakes and Ale is Maugham at his best. . inventory #1760 Previous Owner's Name in Front & Slightly Cocked Spine, Otherwise Good. No Dustjacket.

Paperback. Condition: Near fine. First Edition. First printing with no additiona printings listed. Near fine with clean wraps, red-stained pages. Internally tight and clean with the typical toning.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Cond.: G. 2nd Printing (does not have the 1st Printing flaw) of the original 1930 Heinemann 1st Edition. In remarkable condition for its age, Book has slight cocking, light soil spots on top edge and prior Boookshop sticker discreetly pasted to bottom corner of rear pastedown, is mildly and uniformly age toned and free of other blemishes and markings. Cover is clean and bright, with some minor age fading, bumping and mild rubbing to the corners, joints, headcap, and tail, straight hinges, light rubbing at bottom edges, and boldly legible, crisply distinct lettering and design. No Dust Jacket. (Please see Seller images.) Pre-ISBN. ShiroBooks, independent bookseller, takes pride in accurate descriptions, careful wrapping and safe shipping; please contact ShiroBooks PRIOR TO ORDERING if more information, details or photos are needed.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Pages are clean. Book is tight. Jacket's condition is fair with staining and bumped corners. 'I have noticed that when someone asks for you on the telephone and, finding you out, leaves a message begging you to call him up at the moment you come it, and it's important, the matter is more often important to him than to you.'.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Later Printing.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good +. 1st Printing. Solid with light wear on the covers.

Pictorial Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Printing. 1st printing. Avon #50, Vintage Paperback. Some color has bled thru the cover onto the inside cover but not the pages itself, else a very good, tight copy. Cakes and Ale is a delicious satire of London literary society between the Wars. Social climber Alroy Kear is flattered when he is selected by Edward Driffield's wife to pen the official biography of her lionized novelist husband, and determined to write a bestseller. But then Kear discovers the great novelist's voluptuous muse (and unlikely first wife), Rosie. The lively, loving heroine once gave Driffield enough material to last a lifetime, but now her memory casts an embarrissing shadow over his career and respectable image. Vintage Paperback.

Paperback. first thus. 1158 almost near fine Cover by Leo Manso. paperback,

Hardcover. Condition: Good. no jacket. First edition. shelf wear to tips, corners and edges of the book, covers rubbed, spine faded-nearly illegible, top edge dusty; no jacket, clean and unmarked. First printing, same date with colophon. Black cloth, gilt titles. In his introduction to the 1950 Modern Library edition, Maugham had this to say, "I am willing enough to agree with common opinion that Of Human Bondage is my best work. But the book I like best is Cakes and Ale . because in its pages lives for me again the woman with the lovely smile who was the model for Rosie Driffield." Most items ship with tracking numbers and(generally over $15.00) jacket protectors if applicable. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Reprint. This is a Fine Copy of this book in red and black leatherette binding with rich gilt decoration to the both the spine and upper cover.There are NO previous names or inscriptions present.The book has it's original yellow silk marker.This copy has a firm binding with no hinge weakness.There are No turned corners or any internal markings.This is a genuinely fine copy which appears to be unread.8vo 270pp Reprint.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Illustrated end pages, the author's name reproduced multiple times against a goal gold coloured background. Dark red coloured boards with gilt coloured embossed titles to the front panel and back strip. Plaintext dustwrapper with black and dark brown coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Black and white photograph of author to the rear dustwrapper panel. Six unabridged novel some this author. Rubbing of the book corners and back strip edges. There are some creases to the back strip. Light age toning and some foxing of the text block edges. Gift inscription to the top edge of the free front end page. Creasing of the dustwrapper edges with fading of the back strip, right hand edge of the rear panel and left hand edge and top edge of the front panel. Some marks to the dustwrapper panels. First edition of the work in this format and binding, and/or set or series. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 827 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Literature & Literary; ISBN: 090571234X. ISBN/EAN: 9780905712345. Inventory No: 50991.

Hard Cover. Condition: VG. No Jacket. First U.S. Edition. First U.S. edition bound in black buckram, sans DW; faded spine; slight forward lean; previous owners short inscription penned on ffep.; 308pp.

Condition: Good. 1936. First edition thus. 280 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some mild marking and tanning. Book has slight forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears, chipping and creasing. Some tanning and foxing to all surfaces, particularly to spine.

Paperback. first PB. 50, very good -fine, , reading crease (SATIRICAL NOVEL), paperback,

Paperback. first thus. 1158 near fine Cover by Leo Manso. paperback,

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. This is a Very Good Copy of this book in Publisher's original blue coloured cloth with gilt title lettering to the spine and upper cover.No Dust-Jacket.This copy has one small previous owner's name to the front endpaper.The book has a firm binding with no hinge weakness and there is NO leaning to spine.Clean copy internally,8vo 270pp First Edition 2nd impression [1930].

First Avon Printing. Avon 50. Fair to Good condition.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Series: Evergreen Books. 251p period paperback, with its dustjacket, paper with marginal humidity line, front flap severed from jacket, back jacket with tears, respectable first printing Language: English.

Condition: Good. 1979. First Edition Thus. 244 pages. Dust jacket over red cloth. The Collected Edition. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. More pronounced to endpapers, pastedowns and text block edges. Binding remains firm. Boards have noticeable edge wear with corner bumping and rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright. Unclipped dust jacket. Panels to dust jacket have light edge wear with tears and creasing.

Paperback. first PB. 50, near fine (SATIRICAL NOVEL), paperback,

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Thus. This book was the book that Maugham most wanted to be remembered for. As he traces the fortunes of a famous novellist and his extraordinary wife , Maugham's superb ironic skill combines with a great lyrical warmth to make a uniquely unforgettable novel, The book is in very good condition, no creases, and is clean and bright. Very light browning to pages but can hardly be seen Very light foxing top edge. A firm clean copy. Book.