W. Somerset Maugham — Then and Now

London, William Heinemann, 1946. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of this historical novel from English writer William Somerset Maugham, in the original price-clipped dust wrapper. First edition. A historical novel set mainly in Imola, Italy, during the Renaissance. The story focuses on three months in the life of Niccolo Machiavelli, the Florentine politician, diplomat, philosopher and writer in the early years of the sixteenth century. Written by William Somerset Maugham, an English writer, known for his plays, novels and short stories. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, very smart with minor wear only. Original price-clipped dust wrapper is worn with light loss and closed tears to the spine. Light wear and chipping to the extremities with the odd small closed tear to the panel edges. Sunning to the spine with the odd small mark to the panels. A 1" closed tear to the front fly leaf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot, predominantly to the first and last few pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Good Only.