[Literature] Maugham, W. Somerset. Catalina A Romance

Presentation Copy of Maugham's Last Novel, with Two Autograph Letters

Melbourne, London, etc.: William Heinemann Ltd, (1948). First edition. Presentation copy, inscribed by Maugham on half-title to bibliophile Reginald A. Addyes-Scott: "For Reginald Addyes-Scott This is the last novel I shall ever write. With this I bring my career as a professional writer to a close...W. Somerset Maugham", dated at top by Maugham "17.9.48". 8vo. (iv), 256 pp. Publisher's red cloth, stamped in silver; in original unclipped illustrated dust-jacket, light wear along edges; in grey cloth fall-down-back box. Stott A67a

With two autograph letters, signed by Maugham to New York City rare book dealer Barnet B. Ruder, dated October 10 and November 5, 1935; each with original mailing envelope addressed by Maugham. Each regarding the sale of manuscripts by Maugham.

Lot also includes a typed letter, signed by Alan Searle, longtime private secretary and companion of Maugham's, to a Mr. Hilton, dated January 12, 1966, thanking him for his condolences on the death of Maugham; with original envelope. Also included is a typed letter from A.P. Watt & Son to a Mr. Campbell, regrettably informing him that he does not have any information about Reginald A. Addyes-Scott.

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