Rhapsody in Gold. Diana Maugham Dj 1935. Niece Of W SOMERSET MAUGHAM For Sale

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Ivor Nicholson and Watson, London — 1935
First Edition
Author’s First Novel
Rare Original Dust Jacket
Niece of W. Somerset Maugham

A scarce first edition of Diana Maugham’s first novel, Rhapsody in Gold, published by Ivor Nicholson and Watson in 1935.

The book is stated First Published 1935, identifying it as a first edition.

Diana Maugham was the niece of W. Somerset Maugham, the celebrated author of Of Human Bondage, The Moon and Sixpence, The Painted Veil, and The Razor’s Edge.

Most importantly, this copy retains its rare original 1935 dust jacket, making it particularly appealing to collectors of the Maugham literary family and scarce prewar first editions.

The book is in very good condition. The binding is tight, although the book is cocked. There is also light foxing.

The original dust jacket is likewise in very good condition.

The jacket has been price clipped, and there is a reduced-price sticker on the spine.

Otherwise, the book and jacket remain in very good condition, as shown in the photographs.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description and show the actual book and dust jacket being offered.

Diana Maugham came from the notable Maugham literary family and was the niece of W. Somerset Maugham, one of the most successful and widely read British authors of the 20th century.

Rhapsody in Gold was Diana Maugham’s first novel, giving the book additional interest to collectors of debut novels and books associated with the Maugham family.

Published in 1935, Rhapsody in Gold marked Diana Maugham’s debut as a novelist.

First novels have long held a special place in literary collecting because they represent the beginning of an author\'s published career.

This example has the additional appeal of retaining its scarce original dust jacket, an increasingly difficult feature to find on literary works from the 1930s.

Diana’s uncle, W. Somerset Maugham (1874–1965), was one of the most celebrated authors of his generation.

His novels, short stories, and plays enjoyed enormous international popularity, and his major works remain widely read today.

For the dedicated Maugham collector, books written by members of his literary family provide an interesting opportunity to expand a collection beyond Maugham’s own works.

The survival of the original 1935 dust jacket is an important feature of this copy.

Dust jackets from books of this period were frequently discarded or damaged, and surviving jackets for less commonly encountered literary titles can be considerably scarcer than the books themselves.

Although this jacket has been price clipped and bears a reduced-price sticker on the spine, it remains in very good condition and adds considerably to the appeal of the book.

This copy combines several desirable features: a 1935 first edition, an author’s first novel, an association with the celebrated W. Somerset Maugham literary family, and a rare surviving original dust jacket.

A scarce and attractive copy for collectors of Diana Maugham, W. Somerset Maugham, literary families, first novels, 1930s literature, or vintage dust jackets.