WAUGH, EVELYN. OFFICERS AND GENTLEMEN, 1955, PRESENTATION COPY (1 VOL.)

8vo, FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY WAUGH ("Inscribed | for | Saul Shapiro | by | Evelyn Waugh") on a preliminary blank, half-title, full red, blue and green morocco gilt by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, blue morocco doublures, all edges gilt, patterned endpapers, upper panel of original dust-jacket preserved at end, collector's red morocco folding box, joints very slightly worn

Saul Shapiro, bookplate and presentation inscription

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."

SHAPIRO'S COPY OF THE SECOND BOOK IN WAUGH'S TRILOGY.