WAUGH, EVELYN. LABELS, 1930 (1 VOL.)

8vo, FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 42 OF 110 SPECIALLY BOUND COPIES, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR WITH AN ORIGINAL SHEET OF THE MANUSCRIPT BOUND IN, half-title, frontispiece, sheet of manuscript tipped in between two blue leaves of card, 3 photographic plates, 2 maps, later three-quarter dark blue morocco by Bayntun-Riviere, spine titled in gilt, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, matching blue morocco and cloth slipcase

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

WAUGH'S FIRST TRAVEL BOOK. The sheet of manuscript included with this special copy roughly corresponds pp.116-118 of the published text, the opening of the fifth chapter which describes Waugh's departure from the Port of Said.   The manuscript shows numerous revisions and amendments by Waugh, and is titled by him "Five".