The Trembling of a Leaf: Little Stories of the South Sea Islands -
William Somerset Maugham
1921 - William Heinemann, London - First English Edition, first issue
A collection of eight short stories inspired by Somerset Maugham’s travels to the Pacific to research his novel ‘The Moon and Sixpence’, based on the life of Paul Gauguin.
Includes one of his most recognised stories, ‘Rain’, which was adapted to the stage by John Colton and Clemence Randolph in 1922. First English edition (preceded by the American edition which was published the same year), first issue, end papers part of the text block, first state advertisements, 10 pages, with ‘Eli of the Downs’ lasted last on the second page, and ‘Hagar’s Hoard’ to the top of the fourth page.
Reference: Stott, ‘A Bibliography of the Works of W. Somerset Maugham’, A25a.
Octavo (book size 19.5x13.4cm), pp. ix [3] 13-302 [10]. In publisher's blue-grey linen-grain cloth,spine lettered in gilt and with publisher’s name in black, front panel lettered in gilt and with author’s symbol blocked in black, rear panel with publisher’s device in black, plain endpapers, all edges cut. Condition: Very good, minor wear to corners and spine ends, spine gently toned, bump to rear lower corner, offsetting to front and rear three sheets including title page. Ref: 112193 Price: HK$ 2,500
Includes one of his most recognised stories, ‘Rain’, which was adapted to the stage by John Colton and Clemence Randolph in 1922. First English edition (preceded by the American edition which was published the same year), first issue, end papers part of the text block, first state advertisements, 10 pages, with ‘Eli of the Downs’ lasted last on the second page, and ‘Hagar’s Hoard’ to the top of the fourth page.
Reference: Stott, ‘A Bibliography of the Works of W. Somerset Maugham’, A25a.
Octavo (book size 19.5x13.4cm), pp. ix [3] 13-302 [10]. In publisher's blue-grey linen-grain cloth,spine lettered in gilt and with publisher’s name in black, front panel lettered in gilt and with author’s symbol blocked in black, rear panel with publisher’s device in black, plain endpapers, all edges cut. Condition: Very good, minor wear to corners and spine ends, spine gently toned, bump to rear lower corner, offsetting to front and rear three sheets including title page. Ref: 112193 Price: HK$ 2,500