Category Archives: Auctions

On Offer: Two Events, a Radio Series and Some Books

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Jeffrey Manley

There have been two announcements of upcoming events in Southern England that may be of interest. The first is a joint presentation of the Victoria & Albert Museum and Vogue magazine: Four monarchs (crowned and uncrowned); one abdication; one royal … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Three Novelists: Heygate, Waugh and Williamson

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Jeffrey Manley

A copy of Evelyn Waugh’s first printed book changed hands last month. This was one of 50 copies of P.R.B: An Essay on the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, 1847-1854 printed on order in 1926 by a Stratford firm where Waugh’s friend Alastair … Continue reading →

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4th of July Roundup

Posted on July 2, 2022 by Jeffrey Manley

–It is reported in antiquestradegazette.com that the 1944 page proof edition of Brideshead Revisited from the William Reese collection sold at the Christie’s recent NY online auction for $23,940 (£19,050) including premiums.  Here’s a link. This was the copy that … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Roundup

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Jeffrey Manley

–The New Yorker offers a special Father’s Day treat by reposting several articles from its archives on the subject of fathers. One of these is the 2007 review by Joan Acocella of  the book Fathers and Sons by Alexander Waugh. … Continue reading →

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Christie’s Online Sale of Waugh Presentation Copies

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Jeffrey Manley

Christie’s has issued a catalogue for the sale of several Waugh editions from the collection of William S Reese. Here’s the general description: The themes of Part Three of The Private Collection of William S. Reese include fine art, Yale … Continue reading →

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Connolly’s Letters

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Jeffrey Manley

A London auction house (Forum Auctions) has listed for sale 5 letters from Cyril Connolly to Evelyn Waugh. Here’s the description from their online announcement: Connolly (Cyril) 5 Autograph Letters signed to Evelyn Waugh, [c. 1948], discussing “The Loved One”, … Continue reading →

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Roundup: Sash Windows and Sitwells

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Jeffrey Manley

–Eleanor Doughty writing in Country Life considers whether sash windows should be repaired or replaced. She opens the story with this: There is something about a sash window, isn’t there? The gentle squeak and heave as you lift it up, … Continue reading →

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Waugh’s Hoax on April Fools Day

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Jeffrey Manley

The Economist in recognition of the importance of April Fools Day has published a list of famous hoaxes. These were not necessarily perpetrated on the day itself. One category was art hoaxes. These included the Nat Tate wheeze concocted by … Continue reading →

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VB Theatre Programme On Offer

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Jeffrey Manley

Another programme for the 1932 Vaudeville Theatre production of Vile Bodies is on offer. This one is on eBay and the bidding is set to close on Wednesday 10 March. Here’s the link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1932-Vaudeville-Theatre-Programme-Vile-Bodies-Evelyn-Waugh-/353406831994#viTabs_0 See earlier post for a more … Continue reading →

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Juneteenth Roundup

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Jeffrey Manley

–A recent article in the Times newspaper criticizes plans for reopening some schools after lockdown with what it sees as a confusing “blend” of in-school live and at-home online teaching. Alex Massie opens the article with a quote from Evelyn … Continue reading →

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