Description: Cakes and Ale or The Skelton in the Cupboard. With an original lithograph and decorations by Graham Sutherland. Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London, UK, 1952. Very good plus, limited edition book in very good slipcase. This is #348 of 1000 copies, signed by both the author and the artist on the limited edition page. Navy leather covered boards with vellum and navy leather title patch on spine. Gilt vertical divider strip between navy and vellum on front and back boards. Author's logo blind-stamped on front panel. Upper external page edges are gilt. External side pages are untrimmed and several are unopened. Back corner on upper edge at head of board spine is rubbed and with a 1/8" closed tear, tail of board spine has horizontal crease along the edge. Shadow transfer on front paste down. Small bookseller's label also on front paste down. Book is internally clean and snug. Slip case has shallow scuffs on front and back panels along with a few small white stains. Several rubs around the opening. Please use close-up options for best inspection and in support of condition description. Additional photos available at your request.
Price: 600 USD
Location: Excelsior, Minnesota
End Time: 2025-01-02T22:59:20.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year Printed: 1952
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Binding: Hardcover
Author: W. Somerset Maugham
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Language: English
Publisher: William Heinemann, Ltd
Place of Publication: London
Special Attributes: Signed, Limited Edition, Numbered