Category Archives: Items for Sale

Sale Announced of Anthony Powell’s Waugh-Inscribed Books

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Jeffrey Manley

Bonhams has announced the sale next month of several books by Evelyn Waugh, including some of biographical interest inscribed to his friend Anthony Powell. For example, Waugh inscribed Powell’s copy of Decline and Fall (1928) with the message, “For Tony … Continue reading →

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Two Waugh Letters on Offer

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Jeffrey Manley

Two Evelyn Waugh letters will be offered for sale at a Bonhams auction to be held on 18 March. One, to Stella Morrah, expresses regret that she will be unable, due to illness, to accompany him to a dance that evening. … Continue reading →

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Cecil Beaton 1955 “Entrée interdite” Evelyn Waugh portrait for sale

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Antony F. P. Vickery

BEETLES+HUXLEY (who seemingly favor all-caps for everything) has for sale a print of Cecil Beaton’s celebrated 1955 photographic portrait of Evelyn Waugh standing behind a gate to which is affixed a sign that states, “ENTREE INTERDITE AUX PROMENEURS.” B+H describe the … Continue reading →

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