Category Archives: First Editions

Huntington Library acquires major Waugh collection

The Huntington Library in San Marino, California (12 miles west of Los Angeles) has announced the acquisition of a major collection of rare editions and manuscripts of Evelyn Waugh. The collection, consisting of some 250 books and 135 letters and … Continue reading

Posted in Bibliophilia, Decline and Fall, Evelyn Waugh Studies, First Editions, Letters, Manuscripts, Ninety-Two Days, The Loved One | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Huntington Library acquires major Waugh collection

Evelyn Waugh Conference & Exhibit in Baltimore

Loyola Notre Dame Library in Baltimore is hosting two events this year to commemorate Evelyn Waugh’s visits to the United States in the late 1940s. Evelyn Waugh Exhibit (February 27th to April 7th): “An Englishman in Catholic America,” a display of … Continue reading

Posted in Alexander Waugh, Art, Photography & Sculpture, Bibliophilia, Catholicism, Chattels & Movables, Events, First Editions, Letters | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Osbert Sitwell’s inscribed copy of Decline and Fall for sale

England's Colchester Bookshop is offering for sale a copy of Decline and Fall inscribed to Osbert Sitwell. From the listing at AbeBooks.com: An exceptional association and presentation copy from the very beginning of Evelyn Waugh's career as an author, dated … Continue reading

Posted in Autographs, Bibliophilia, Decline and Fall, First Editions | Comments Off on Osbert Sitwell’s inscribed copy of Decline and Fall for sale