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UK: William Heinemann Ltd, 1928. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Ashenden by W. Somerset Maugham First Edition William Heinemann Ltd 1928. A near fine copy that has no previous owner's inscriptions or markings. Clean throughout and no foxing to contents or edges. Covers are bright, unblemished and have no dulling to gilt lettering nor toning to spine. In a near fine dust jacket with some minor (imperceptible) conservation. Still very much vibrant and with no fading. Publisher's printed price of 7/6 to spine. A Haycraft-Queen Cornerstone. Queen's Quorum 78. "Ashenden" by W. Somerset Maugham is a collection of interconnected short stories that provide a glimpse into the world of espionage during World War I. The titular character, Ashenden, is a British writer who becomes a spy for the British Secret Service. Set against the backdrop of Europe during the war, the stories follow Ashenden's experiences as he undertakes various undercover missions, navigates…

A collection of interconnected stories based on Maugham's experiences as a British spy during World War I. The stories delve into the subtleties and complexities of espionage and are considered some of the earliest works of fiction in the spy genre.

The first edition of 'Ashenden' was published in 1928 by Heinemann Publishing, and the original printing includes a distinguishing dust jacket designed by William Nicholson.