Description: Title: Ashenden, or The British Agent Author: W Somerset Maugham Publisher: William Heinemann, London Date Printed: 1928Edition: First Edition, First Printing Description: Scarce. A very nice example of the first printing of the first edition. A collection of linked stories partly based on the Maugham's experience as an Intelligence Office in Europe during the First World War. Original blue cloth hardback with gilt titles to the front and spine. 7.5 inches by 5.25 inches. 304 pages. The book is in attractive condition with some light wear and bumping to the edges (please see pictures). Binding sound and square. Light browning to the prelims and page edges. Neat ownership signature to the front free end paper. A very nice example of this scarce and important book. An influential forerunner of later spy fiction written by the likes of Graham Greene and John Le Carre.We take great care in the packaging of all our books to ensure that they arrive as described. Please view our other books now on sale. Feel free to make an offer on any of our books - all offers will be carefully considered. We have over 4,000 books for sale on many subjects and at all prices, and add new listings every day. We have special sections on Detective and Supernatural Fiction, Modern First Editions, Signed Books and Books of Irish Interest.
Price: 175 GBP
Location: Hornchurch
End Time: 2025-01-16T15:21:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18.23 GBP
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Year Printed: 1928
Modified Item: No
Fiction Subject: Mystery
Original/Reproduction: Original
Weight: 400g
Condition: Used
Author: W S Maugham
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: William Heinemann
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
