Description:  A near fine and quite scarce copy of the William Heinemann, London 1935 1st Limited Edition in a near fine slipcase. A beautiful copy of William Somerset Maugham's fascinating work on the rich culture and history of Spain.  8vo. 269 pgs. 22x13.8 cm (8¾x5½"), original green cloth, black spine label with beveled edges, lettering and author's emblem in gilt, top edge gilt, bottom and fore-edges uncut. Black paper slipcase. This is No. 127 of 175 copies. First Edition. Signed by Maugham at the limitation as issued. Bookseller sticker on rear pastedown.  Condition: Slight wear to slipcase; faint sunning to spine, touches of wear to cloth; occasional smudging; light foxing to end pages and minor toning to page edges; Signature Fine, Volume near fine.