Lot 236
Waugh (Evelyn) The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold, first edition, one of c.50 large-paper copies, signed presentation inscription from the author to "Andrew & Debo [Cavendish]", 1957
Hammer Price: £4,200
Description
Waugh (Evelyn) The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold, first edition, one of c.50 large-paper copies, signed presentation inscription from the author to "Andrew & Debo [Cavendish] with love from Evelyn. July 19. 1957" to front free endpaper, bookplate of Deborah Devonshire to front pastedown, original red cloth, slight fading to spine, spine tips a trifle bumped, large 8vo, 1957.
⁂ One of an unspecified number of large-paper copies that Waugh kept for private distribution. Andrew and Deborah Cavendish, later the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, were friends and drinking companions of Waugh's. Andrew Cavendish was a member Waugh's gentlemen's club, White's .
Description
Waugh (Evelyn) The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold, first edition, one of c.50 large-paper copies, signed presentation inscription from the author to "Andrew & Debo [Cavendish] with love from Evelyn. July 19. 1957" to front free endpaper, bookplate of Deborah Devonshire to front pastedown, original red cloth, slight fading to spine, spine tips a trifle bumped, large 8vo, 1957.
⁂ One of an unspecified number of large-paper copies that Waugh kept for private distribution. Andrew and Deborah Cavendish, later the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, were friends and drinking companions of Waugh's. Andrew Cavendish was a member Waugh's gentlemen's club, White's .
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