Evelyn Waugh — The Loved One
London, Chapman & Hall, 1948. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this satirical work by Evelyn Waugh, an entertaining novel illustrated throughout by Stuart Boyle. The first edition, first impression, of this work.In the original unclipped dustwrapper.'The Loved One' is Waugh's short satirical novel set around the funeral business in Los Angeles.Illustrated with a frontispiece, seven plates, and some in-text illustrations.Written by Evelyn Waugh.Illustrated by Stuart Boyle. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart, with a few light marks to the boards. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Dust wrapper is smart with light edge worn, and a little age-toning. Only a few small marks to the dust wrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Stuart Boyle. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed.