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Category Archives: First Editions
Maud Russell Diaries in Telegraph
Excerpts from the wartime diaries of Maud Russell have been published in the Daily Telegraph. In a previous post it was explained how she commissioned Rex Whistler to paint murals in herĀ country house at Mottisfont in Hampshire where there is … Continue reading
Posted in Decline and Fall, Diaries, First Editions, Newspapers, World War II
Tagged Daily Telegraph, Ian Fleming, Maud Russell
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Graham Greene and Helena
Peter Harrington Books has posted a long list of Waugh rare and first editions which includes several items of interest.Ā A “featured” item is an uncorrected proof of Brideshead RevisitedĀ (estimate Ā£15,000). This is not one of the 50 presentation copies, but … Continue reading
Posted in Auctions, Autographs, Bibliophilia, Brideshead Revisited, First Editions, Helena, Letters, Officers and Gentlemen, Scoop
Tagged Graham Greene, Peter Harrington Booksellers
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Video Bookseller
Booksellers Peter Harrington have stepped up their promotion by showing their prize offerings on YouTube. One of their video offerings is a first edition of Waugh’s 1928 novel Decline and FallĀ with a pristine dust wrapper. The book is presented by … Continue reading
Posted in Decline and Fall, First Editions, Items for Sale, London
Tagged Peter Harrington Booksellers, YouTube
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More Laycock Presentation Copies on Offer
Peter Harrington Books has listed an offering of two more of Waugh’s presentation copies to Robert and Angela Laycock. See earlier post. One is a copy of Work SuspendedĀ (first edition limited to 500 copies,1942) presented to Angela with the note … Continue reading
Posted in A Little Learning, First Editions, Items for Sale, Work Suspended
Tagged Angela Laycock, Peter Harrington Books, Robert Laycock
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Sotheby’s Results Reported
The results of Sotheby’s 12 July London auction of several Waugh items is reported on their internet site. This consists of lots 195-205 in the linked catalogue. It includes several lots of multiple copies. All sold at or in excess … Continue reading
Posted in Auctions, First Editions, Items for Sale, London, Unconditional Surrender/The End of the Battle
Tagged Sotheby's
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Forum Auctions Results on Internet
The results of the large saleĀ of Evelyn Waugh books and manuscripts by Forum Auctions is reported on the internet. See earlier post. Here’s the linkĀ to the results(you may have to register to see results but there is no charge). Most … Continue reading
Posted in Auctions, First Editions, Items for Sale, Letters, London, Manuscripts
Tagged Forum Auctions
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Laycock Presentation Copies For Sale
Rare book seller PeterĀ Harrington lists as new arrivals several presentation copies of books given to Robert and Angela Laycock. Robert was one of Waugh’s commanding officers in WWII. The first is a series of four copies of booksĀ sent to Angela … Continue reading
Posted in Autographs, Basil Seal Rides Again, Bibliophilia, First Editions, Love Among The Ruins, World War II
Tagged Peter Harrington Books, Robert Laycock
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Waugh Presentation Copies for Sale
Jonkers Rare Books in Henley-on-Thames is offering seven of the presentation copies of Waugh’s books that were auctioned by Bonhams last year. See earlier post. Ā These are from the collection of Waugh’s friend and fellow novelist Anthony Powell. They are … Continue reading
Posted in Autographs, Bibliophilia, Decline and Fall, First Editions, Items for Sale, Scott-King's Modern Europe
Tagged Anthony Powell, Jonkers Rare Books, presentation copies
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Presentation Copy of Vile Bodies on Sale
Peter Harrington Books has listed aĀ copy of the Vile Bodies first edition. This is a copy which Waugh presentedĀ to London chef Marcel Boulestin: First edition, presentation copy, eponymously inscribed on the front endpaper: āFor Marcel Boulestin/ from / Evelyn Waugh … Continue reading
Posted in First Editions, Items for Sale, Vile Bodies, Work Suspended
Tagged Marcel Boulestin, Peter Harrington Books, Randolph Churchill
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