- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Neverland Books, waalre, NetherlandsNeverland Books
AbeBooks seller since March 10, 2016
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 2,153.08
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
"Cakes and Ale" by William Somerset Maugham. William Heinemann, London. 1930 first UK edition first printing. Signed presentation inscription from the author to C. W. Dawes (collector of erotica, bibliographer and writer) to endpaper, scattered spotting, original cloth, light fading to spine, spine ends and corners a little rubbed and bumped, dust-jacket priced at 7/6, light browning to spine, minor chipping to spine ends and corners, very short closed tear to foot of upper panel, some light spotting and slight surface soiling but an excellent example overall. Cakes and Ale, or, The Skeleton in the Cupboard (1930) is a novel by the British author W. Somerset Maugham. Maugham exposes the misguided social snobbery levelled at the character Rosie Driffield, whose frankness, honesty, and sexual freedom make her a target of conservative propriety. Her character is treated favourably by the book's narrator, Ashenden, who understands that she was a muse to the many artists who surrounded her, and who himself enjoyed her sexual favours. In his introduction to a Modern Library edition, published in 1950, Maugham wrote, "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. …
Seller Inventory # ABE-1629579231447
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Cakes and Ale (signed presentation copy)
- Author
- William Somerset Maugham
- Publisher
- Heinemann
- Publication year
- 1930
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Near Fine
- Signed
- Signed by Author
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition.
Neverland Books
waalre, Netherlands
AbeBooks seller since March 10, 2016
Shipping rates from Netherlands to U.S.A.
| Item | 20 to 60 business days | 14 to 20 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 30.01 | £ 47.16 |
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Store description
Neverland Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in fine first editions, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. We have distinguished ourselves by having a reputation for handling unique and important books that are in exceptional condition. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service. Heavier books or sets need a separate shipping quote.
Specialty
Rare and AntiquarianSeller's business information
mayflower capital partners B.V.
den hof 82e
waalre, Netherlands 5582 JZ
Terms of sale
All books are first editions, first printings unless otherwise noted. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. All items are guaranteed. All books are returnable within 10 days. Domestic shipping is free.
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If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
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Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
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We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Neverland Books, Leende, Netherlands, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
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