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Powell, Anthony.
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5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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- A Dance to the Music of Time. William Heinemann, 1960--1975
8vo, 12 volumes, first editions, each volume inscribed around the time of publication by powell to his close friend john heygate ("For John from Tony..", etc), sometimes with additional notes ("...earlier | memories of our | own foray into | Belgium, and the | scented spinach | at Ghent...", "These impressions | of a World War" etc.) or quotations from the novels, original cloth bindings, dust-jackets, a few short tears and nicks to the jackets; together with a "replacement" copy of The Kindly Ones, also inscribed, and: Lady Molly's Menagerie. Stuttgart, 1961, first German edition, dust-jacket; What's Become of Waring. Heinemann, 1953, new edition, dust-jacket, jacket torn; From a View to a Death. John Lehmann, 1948, new edition, dust-jacket, jacket torn; Agents and Patients. Heinemann, 1962, new edition, dust-jacket; these four also author's presentation copies, all inscribed by powell to john heygate; together with a later reprint of What's Become of Waring; 8vo (18)
a presentation set of powell's defining and critically acclaimed cycle of novels, all inscribed, together with five other inscribed presentation copies.
Sir John Heygate (1903-76), the author of five novels himself, was a contemporary of Waugh's at Oxford. He later resigned as Editor of the BBC News when cited in Waugh's divorce case, an episode which Waugh fictionalised darkly in A Handful of Dust. Heygate was also a close friend of the writer Henry Williamson.
a presentation set of powell's defining and critically acclaimed cycle of novels, all inscribed, together with five other inscribed presentation copies.
Sir John Heygate (1903-76), the author of five novels himself, was a contemporary of Waugh's at Oxford. He later resigned as Editor of the BBC News when cited in Waugh's divorce case, an episode which Waugh fictionalised darkly in A Handful of Dust. Heygate was also a close friend of the writer Henry Williamson.
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"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."