Waugh, Evelyn

i) Mr Loveday's Little Outing and other sad stories. Chapman and Hall, 1936, 8vo, FIRST EDITION, frontispiece by Thomas Derrick printed in black and red, original black and red patterned cloth, lettered in gilt on spine, tape at inner hinges as issued, lacking free endpapers, joints worn, some spotting; ii) Work Suspended. Chapman and Hall, 1942, 8vo, FIRST EDITION, ONE OF 500 COPIES, inscription by the author ("With love from | Evelyn") laid in on front free endpaper, original red cloth, lettered in gilt on spine, spine faded and slightly rolled (2)

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The Duchess was first introduced to Evelyn Waugh at the home of Daphne Fielding, then wife of Viscount Weymouth. Waugh was also a close friend of the Duchess' sister Nancy, encouraging and supporting her in her efforts as a writer.