Category Archives: Items for Sale

First Edition of Brideshead to be Auctioned

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

Today’s papers report that a rare pre-publication copy of Brideshead Revisited belonging to the late Duchess of Devonshire (born Deborah Mitford) will be auctioned by Southeby’s.  Here is the story from the Guardian: The items include a true first edition of … Continue reading →

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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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