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Great works of literature, often in their first edition. Classic and familiar stories as well as tales you have never heard before. We go back through four hundred years of storytelling.
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1933 Scoop: A Novel About JournalistsLondon: 1933An uncommon, first edition of this entertaining and humorous novel about journalism, by Evelyn Waugh.
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1959 The Life of Ronald KnoxLondon: 1959A smart, first edition of Evelyn Waugh's historical biography of Ronald Knox , with the original, unclipped dust wrapper.
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1950 HelenaLondon: 1950The first edition of Evelyn Waugh's historical novel surrounding Helena of Constantinople, in the original, unclipped dust wrapper.
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1953 Love Among the RuinsLondon: 1953The first edition of this beautifully illustrated dystopian short novel by Evelyn Waugh.
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1932 Black MischiefLondon: 1932The first edition of Evelyn Waugh's popular third novel, in the original striking cloth binding.
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1948 The Loved OneLondon: 1948The first edition of this satirical work by Evelyn Waugh, an entertaining novel illustrated throughout by Stuart Boyle.
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1961 Unconditional SurrenderLondon: 1961A lovely first edition copy of the final work in Waugh's impressive 'Swords of Honour' trilogy.
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1950 HelenaLondon: 1950The first impression of the Uniform Edition of Evelyn Waugh's historical novel about Helen of Constantinople.
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1965 Sword of HonourLondon: 1965A lovely final edition of Evelyn Waugh's Second World War trilogy, Sword of Honour, bound in one volume.
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1952 Men at Arms: A NovelLondon: 1952A first edition copy of the first novel of Evelyn Waugh's Sword of Honour series, from the library of the son of Joyce Gill, his life-long friend.
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1953 Love Among the Ruins: A Romance of the Near FutureLondon: 1953A first edition copy of Evelyn Waugh's satire, set in a dystopian future, from the library of the son of Joyce Gill, his life-long friend.
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1953 Love Among the Ruins: A Romance of the Near FutureLondon: 1953A first edition copy of Evelyn Waugh's satire, set in a dystopian future, from the library of the son of Joyce Gill, his life-long friend.
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Signed1963 Basil Seal Rides Again, or, The Rake's RegressBoston: 1963A smart limited edition short story by Evelyn Waugh, signed by the author. An interesting association from the library of the son of one of Waugh's lovers.
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1928 Decline and FallLondon: 1928A first impression copy of this entertaining novel by Evelyn Waugh, an association copy from the library of the lover of the author.
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1932 Black MischiefLondon: 1932A first edition, first impression of Evelyn Waugh's third novel, from the library of the son of Joyce Gill, a life-long friend of the author.
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1957 The Ordeal of Gilbert PinfoldLondon: 1957An assoication copy of Waugh's enchanting and engaging novel based off the author’s experiences of hallucinations, from the library of a lover of Waugh's.
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1942 Put Out More FlagsLondon: 1942A wonderful first edition of one of Evelyn Waugh's satirical wartime novels, an important commentary on the lives of the British upper-class.
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2015 The Loved OneLondon: 2015A fine edition of this satirical novel from Evelyn Waugh, with colour illustrations throughout.
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1957 The Ordeal of Gilbert PinfoldLondon: 1957A superior first edition copy of Waugh's enchanting and engaging novel based off the author’s experiences of hallucinations.
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1961 Unconditional SurrenderLondon: 1961The first edition of the finale of Evelyn Waugh's impressive war-based trilogy, loosely paralleling his own experiences in the Second World War.
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1948 The Loved OneLondon: 1948The first edition of Evelyn Waugh's satirical novel set in the funeral business in LA, illustrated by Stuart Boyle.
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1947 Scott-King's Modern EuropeLondon: 1947First edition of this novella by famous author Evelyn Waugh, complete with the unclipped dust wrapper.
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1920 The New Decameron: the Sixth VolumeLondon: 1929First edition of this sixth volume in the 'New Decameron' series, containing various pieces by a variety of authors including Evelyn Waugh.
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1957 The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold A Conversation PieceLondon : 1957A lovely first edition copy of The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold.
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1947 Scott-King's Modern EuropeLondon: 1947Bright first book form edition of this novella by famous author Evelyn Waugh, complete with the unclipped dust wrapper.
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1948 The Loved OneLondon: [1948]Lovely copy of Evelyn Waugh's illustrated satirical novel, the first edition, first impression.
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1957 The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold: a Conversation PieceLondon: 1957Bright first edition of this novel by popular British author Evelyn Waugh, enclosed in its colourful dust wrapper.
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1948 The Loved One: An Anglo-American TragedyNot Stated: [1948]The first edition, first impression of Waugh's satirical novella The Loved One, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1965 3vols in 1 Sword of Honour TrilogyLondon: 1965A lovely revised edition of Waugh's well-known Second World War trilogy Sword of Honour, bound in one volume.
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1955 Officers and GentlemenLondon: 1955A lovely first edition copy of the second book of Evelyn Waugh's brilliant semi-autobiographical wartime trilogy.
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1932 Black MischiefLondon: 1932The first edition of one of Evelyn Waugh's popular novels, in a lovely example of the original dust wrapper.
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1961 Unconditional SurrenderLondon : 1961A lovely first edition of the brilliant conclusion to Evelyn Waugh's Sword of Honor series, Unconditional Surrender.
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1955 Officers and GentlemenLondon: 1955Lovely copy of Evelyn Waugh's novel concerning the Second World War, the first impression complete with unclipped dust wrapper.
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1947 Scott-King's Modern EuropeLondon: 1947A smart first edition of this novella by famous author Evelyn Waugh, complete with the unclipped dust wrapper.
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1973 Slay-RideLondon: 1973A first edition copy of this racing crime fiction novel by Dick Francis, which follows an investigation on a British jockey who goes missing in Norway, presented in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1971 BonecrackLondon: 1971A first edition of Dick Francis' thrilling novel presented in an excellent dust wrapper.