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MAUGHAM, W. Somerset (1874-1965). The Moon and Sixpence. London: Heinemann, 1919.
8o. 4 pp. publisher's advertisements at end. (The pulp paper browned as usual.) Original green cloth; cloth slipcase. Provenance: Harold Kamp (presentation inscription from the author and accompanying letters, see below).
FIRST EDITION, fourth issue, of one of Maugham's most famous novels, based on the life of the artist Paul Gauguin. PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed by Maugham on mounted slip on front free endpaper: "For Harold Kamp W. Somerset Maugham." With an accompanying typed letter signed from Maugham to Kamp tipped on rear endpaper, Cap Ferrat, 27 August 1927, One page, small 8vo, on Villa Mauresque stationery, with original addressed envelope panel tipped to rear pastedown. "...I returned your copy of 'The Moon and Sixpence' duly signed and regret that it has not reached you. If it does not come to hand and you will let me have a line I will send you another copy. yours very sincerely W.S. Maugham."
Also included is another autograph letter signed from Maugham to Kamp, Cap Ferrat, 16 November 1927, 2 pages, small 8vo, on recto and verso. Maugham thanks Kemp for a gift of figs and discusses the main character in the novel: "Yes, the story of Strickland was founded on that of Gauguin, but of course I was trying to write a novel and took any liberties I chose. I am surprised that you were not able to get the book mentioned in my footnote, since it is a purely imaginary work I invented for the occasion. After all one must not be too serious all the time in this life. Yours sincerely, W. Somerset Maugham."
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FIRST EDITION, fourth issue, of one of Maugham's most famous novels, based on the life of the artist Paul Gauguin. PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed by Maugham on mounted slip on front free endpaper: "For Harold Kamp W. Somerset Maugham." With an accompanying typed letter signed from Maugham to Kamp tipped on rear endpaper, Cap Ferrat, 27 August 1927, One page, small 8vo, on Villa Mauresque stationery, with original addressed envelope panel tipped to rear pastedown. "...I returned your copy of 'The Moon and Sixpence' duly signed and regret that it has not reached you. If it does not come to hand and you will let me have a line I will send you another copy. yours very sincerely W.S. Maugham."
Also included is another autograph letter signed from Maugham to Kamp, Cap Ferrat, 16 November 1927, 2 pages, small 8vo, on recto and verso. Maugham thanks Kemp for a gift of figs and discusses the main character in the novel: "Yes, the story of Strickland was founded on that of Gauguin, but of course I was trying to write a novel and took any liberties I chose. I am surprised that you were not able to get the book mentioned in my footnote, since it is a purely imaginary work I invented for the occasion. After all one must not be too serious all the time in this life. Yours sincerely, W. Somerset Maugham."