1st Print A Handful Of Dust Evelyn Waugh Chapman & Hall 1934 UK HB Scoop
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:29175375 | Format: Hardback w/Jacket |
| Special Attributes: 1st Edition | Subject: Fiction |
| Language: English |
1st Print A Handful Of Dust Evelyn Waugh Chapman & Hall 1934 UK HB Scoop The Blurb
'It would be a dull world if we all thought alike.'After seven years of marriage, the beautiful Lady Brenda Last is bored with life at Hetton Abbey, the Gothic mansion that is the pride and joy of her husband, Tony. She drifts into an affair with the shallow socialite John Beaver and forsakes Tony for the Belgravia set. Brilliantly combining tragedy, comedy and savage irony, A Handful of Dust capture...s the irresponsible mood of the 'crazy and sterile generation' between the wars. The Book
This is a Rare 1st Printing of the 1st UK hardback edition published by Chapman & Hall in 1934.
A Very Good or better example of this rare title.Slight rubbing and pushing to edges and spine tips.Pencil inscription to flyleaf.No sign of foxing - bright clean pages.Slight ring stain to lower board.A rather nice copy in collectible condition.
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'It would be a dull world if we all thought alike.'After seven years of marriage, the beautiful Lady Brenda Last is bored with life at Hetton Abbey, the Gothic mansion that is the pride and joy of her husband, Tony. She drifts into an affair with the shallow socialite John Beaver and forsakes Tony for the Belgravia set. Brilliantly combining tragedy, comedy and savage irony, A Handful of Dust capture...s the irresponsible mood of the 'crazy and sterile generation' between the wars. The Book
This is a Rare 1st Printing of the 1st UK hardback edition published by Chapman & Hall in 1934.
A Very Good or better example of this rare title.Slight rubbing and pushing to edges and spine tips.Pencil inscription to flyleaf.No sign of foxing - bright clean pages.Slight ring stain to lower board.A rather nice copy in collectible condition.
We have tons of other Fine books available.
If you cannot see what you are looking for, please ask, as we have an extensive catalogue that is unlisted.
♻️ We care about the environment and all our packaging is either biodegradable, (even our bubblewrap), recyclable, or recycled. ♻️If you would prefer either type of packaging, please do let us know when you order.
Of course, returns are accepted; please see our returns policy.We aim to send items out within one working day.
📮If you require a particular postage service, please ask when purchasing.
Normal domestic postage for this book would be recorded, sent in secure packaging, and will cost nothing. International Buyers we offer a signed, tracked Air Mail service for £25. Please expect to wait up to four weeks for delivery, although they do aim to deliver within a week. A tracking number will be provided for your convenience.We are proud that customers from the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan and Hong Kong have received books from us in perfect condition.If the cost is less at the Post Office, we will refund the difference.
All the best and Happy Ebaying
_gsrx_vers_859 (GS 7.0.21 (859))
