Published by Bishopsbourne, Kent, England, 1934
Seller: The Old Mill Bookshop, HACKETTSTOWN, NJ, U.S.A.
One page, 7 3/4 x 6 inches. 1 vols. The author of "Island in the Sun" writes, briefly; "Dear Mrs. Hardy, I must congratulate you an the V.U.A. It would appear to be an admirable scheme. Faithfully." Old folds, else fine, with original envelope One page, 7 3/4 x 6 inches. 1 vols.
Published by On letterhead of the Easton Court Hotel Chagford Devon. Undated
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
1p., 4to. In fair condition, on aged paper, with creasing and wear at head. Written in Waugh's close, distinctive hand. Reads: 'Dear Miss Marshall-Hall | It was nice of you to write. I didn't go on the Invalids tour this year. It can't have been the same thing without Milhanger. | Sincerely Yrs | Alec Waugh /'. The reference is presumably to Milhanger, the Surrey country house designed by Harold Falkner.
Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.
Signed
The elder brother of English novelist Evelyn was also a writer, best remembered for the bestselling "Island in the Sun" (1955). ANS, 1p, 6" X 8", Bishopsbourne, Kent, n.d. Near fine. Addressed to William Evans Jr. In his usual miniscule-beyond-belief script, Waugh reveals his mistrust of the postal system: "If you send your copy of 'Hot Countries' to me, it is very likely to get lost. So I advise it would be best if you were to insert this inscription." With original envelope, addressed in Waugh's hand.