Evelyn Waugh — Love Among the Ruins
London, Chapman & Hall, 1953 . First edition. Hardback. The first edition of Evelyn Waugh's beautifully illustrated dystopian short novel. First edition. In a hardback binding, with the original dust wrapper adhered to boards. This intriguing work is one of Evelyn Waugh's post-war novels, in which he shows contempt for the concept of a 'welfare state&apos. In this satire set in a dystopian Britain, the protagonist falls in love whilst working in a state-run euthanasia centre. With charming illustrations throughout, some of which are by the author. In a hardback binding, with the original dust wrapper adhered to boards. Externally, sound, with wrap lifting slightly. Light chipping, with tape adhered to the wrap extremities and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Small closed tear with tape repair to title page. Good . Ill.: Various. Good/Good Only.
