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Waugh, Evelyn
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Waugh, Evelyn
- Men at Arms. A Novel. Chapman & Hall, 1952
- Paper
8vo, FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY WAUGH ("Inscribed fro Mr. Saul | Shapiro by Evelyn Waugh | Feb 1953") on title, half-title, later full pale brown morocco with black morocco inlays depicting the silhouettes of two soldiers, top edge gilt, patterned endpapers, collector's matching brown morocco and black cloth slipcase, spine very slightly darkened
Provenance
Saul Shapiro, presentation inscription
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
THE FIRST TITLE IN WAUGH'S 'SWORD OF HONOUR' TRILOGY, INSCRIBED TO CANADIAN BOOK COLLECTOR SAUL SHAPIRO. Shapiro (b.1910) collected English language titles of Jewish interest, which he would have signed by the author and rebound in attractive bindings. Much of his library is now in the collection of the McGill Library, Montreal.