British author whose works include Of Human Bondage and The Razor’s Edge. TLS signed “W. S. Maugham,” one page, 4.5 x 6.5, Villa Mauresque letterhead, June 16, 1961. Maugham politely responds to an admirer. In part, “It was extremely kind of you to write to me; I was touched and much pleased. I send you the only photograph I have here, it was taken seven years ago on my eightieth birthday.” Double matted and framed with a portrait of Maugham, to an overall size of 17.5 x 13.5. In very fine condition. R&R COA.