Description: MAKES A GREAT GIFT FOR ANY FAN OF W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM / AUTOBIOGRAPHIES / HISTORY OF MAUGHAM’S WRITINGS **PLEASE READ: Mahalo for taking the time to look at our listing. We truly appreciate it. We always do our BEST to give you the most accurate description of these beautiful books. If, however, you have any SPECIFIC questions about the SIZE of the book, NUMBER of pages, TYPE of leather, SMELL or FEEL of the book, PLEASE email us through EBay’s mail system BEFORE you bid, and we will be HAPPY to give you more information. We want you to be completely happy with your purchase and keep you as our customers for years to come!** DESCRIPTION: INTERNATIONAL COLLECTORS LIBRARY’s fine leatherette binding, LONG OUT OF PRINT edition of THE SUMMING UP by W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM. THIS IS A SCARCE VINTAGE HEIRLOOM ICL WITH LAVISH GILT IMPRESSIONS TO THE THE BOARDS AND SPINE. IT IS ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY-PRIZED & MOST BEAUTIFUL EDITIONS OF THIS MASTERPIECE. ORIGINAL SCARCE COLLECTOR’S NOTES ARE ALSO INCLUDED. 🍍 NOT INCLUDED… 😃 The International Collectors Library was a book club series published by Doubleday Book & Music Clubs, Inc. from the late 1940’s through the late 1980’s.Generally, the books followed the 8-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ book size format. The binding designs were adapted based on old “Golden Age of Bookmaking” bindings, and made to look like leather-bound copies (leatherette). The bindings were embossed with 24K gold embellishments, and some copies had gilt edges (thin layer of gold leaf) applied. A sewn in satin ribbon marker was also added in most books. There were over 400 editions published in a variety of bindings. Some editions came with loose-leaf inserts that described the book club, the bindings and design styles, and a story synopsis of the book-in-hand.ABOUT THE BOOK: By 1938, Maugham had become a legend as a playwright, novelist and magician of the short story. He then wrote The Summing Up to give some account of how he learned his craft and why he became such an acute observer of human beings. DescriptioCONDITION: Book is in AMAZING LIKE-NEW condition for its age with only slight shelfwear to the tips of the boards and spine (SEE PICS FOR FURTHER DETAILS). NO ATTACHED BOOKPLATES, WRITING FROM PREVIOUS OWNER, ETC. It is a GORGEOUS edition.CONDITION: Book is in AMAZINGLY LIKE NEW condition for its age (84 YEARS OLD) with only minimal shelfwear to the edges of the boards and spine (SEE PICS FOR MORE DETAIL). There are NO ATTACHED BOOKPLATES, WRITING FROM PREVIOUS OWNER, ETC. It is a BEAUTIFUL edition. SHIPPING: FREE TO US ADDRESSES ONLY. INTERNATIONAL $ based on location. WE SHIP PRIORITY MAIL & PACK VERY WELL. Please check out my other listings of Easton Press, Franklin Library, Limited Editions Club, First Edition Library, Folio Society, Heritage Press, and International Collectors Library editions. WE DO COMBINE SHIPPING IF YOU PURCHASE MORE THAN ONE COPY. Mahalo for looking at our listings! By bidding/purchasing this item, you are helping a very grateful family who sends you our WARMEST ALOHA & MAHALO!
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Honokaa, Hawaii
End Time: 2023-12-26T05:05:53.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year Printed: 1978
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Classics Autobiography Biography Americana
Binding: Fine Binding
Region: North America
Author: Emily Dickinson
Subject: Vintage Leather Bound Book Fantasy Science Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: International Collectors Library like Easton Press
Place of Publication: United States
Special Attributes: Franklin Mint, 100 Greatest Books Ever Written, Gift Edition, 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature, Franklin Library, 24K Gold Binding, 1st Edition, Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition
