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Evelyn Waugh. Vile Bodies....
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Description
Evelyn Waugh. Vile Bodies. [London]: Chapman & Hall, Ltd., 1930.8vo. Illustrated title page printed in red and black. 2 pages of publisher's advertisements at rear, titled "Some Press Opinions of 'Decline and Fall.'" Publisher's red and black marbled boards, spine gilt; original illustrated dust jacket; clamshell.
FIRST EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSION with no mention of other printings. In the bold First Issue dust jacket, priced "7/6 net" on spine and the rear panel book list ending with Second Choice, rarely found in such excellent condition.
Dedicated to Bryan and Diana Guinness (née Mitford), who-along with Diana's sister Nancy and Waugh himself-were key figures among Britain's Bright Young Things, the post-WWI aristocratic socialites famed for their wild parties and scandalous excess, so vividly satirized in Vile Bodies.
Condition: Spine slightly leaned; mild edgewear to cloth; a few scattered pale spots to text. Dust jacket unclipped (priced "7/6 net" on spine); spine lightly toned; a few chips and short tears; small paper loss on upper spine, not affecting text; small paper loss on rear panel, just touching "Bride" in the title "Giving the Bride Away"; lightly rubbed.
References: Davis, Doyle, et. al, V.
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2025 December 15 Rare Books Signature® Auction #6323 (go to Auction Home page)
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