W. Somerset Maugham — Ashenden or the British Agent

London, William Heinemann, 1928 . First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition of Somerset Maugham's collection of thrilling tales about life as a member of the British Intelligence during the First World War. A first edition, first impression. Stott A37 a.William Somerset Maugham was an English writer known for his plays, novels and short stories. This work is a collection of loosely linked stories partly based on the author's experience as a member of the British Intelligence in Europe during the First World War. The 1936 Alfred Hitchcock-directed film 'Secret Agent' is a loose adaptation of two tales from the collection.Former owner's inscription 'Beales' to the front pastedown. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Back strip age toned, with bumping and light fraying of cloth to back strip head and tail. Rubbing to joints. Inscription to front pastedown. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned, but otherwise clean and bright. Good . Ill.: None. Good .