By Evelyn Waugh

Labels (1930)

£25.00

Labels by Evelyn Waugh, a third impression copy from 1930, is a delightful and humorous travelogue that takes readers on a journey through the extravagant and sometimes absurd world of European tourism during the interwar period.

By Evelyn Waugh

Labels (1930)

£25.00

Labels by Evelyn Waugh, a third impression copy from 1930, is a delightful and humorous travelogue that takes readers on a journey through the extravagant and sometimes absurd world of European tourism during the interwar period.

Format: Hardcover

Condition: Used (good)

Publisher: Duckworth

Year: 1970

Description

This is a third impression copy published in 1930 by Duckworth. 

Labels by Evelyn Waugh, a third impression copy from 1930, is a delightful and humorous travelogue that takes readers on a journey through the extravagant and sometimes absurd world of European tourism during the interwar period. In this satirical gem, Waugh, known for his wit and keen observations, offers a witty commentary on the culture of travel, the idiosyncrasies of tourists, and the grand hotels and glamorous destinations they frequented.

Set against the backdrop of the 1920s, Waugh's protagonist, Mrs. Basil Seal, embarks on a whirlwind tour of European hotspots, from the French Riviera to the Italian lakes, with a cast of eccentric characters in tow. As the travellers flit from one exotic locale to another, Waugh skilfully exposes the pretensions and quirks of his characters, making this book a sharp and entertaining critique of the leisure class.

Published in the same year as its first impression, this third impression copy is a collectible edition that allows readers to experience the social satire and humour that Evelyn Waugh is celebrated for. "Labels" is a delightful and insightful exploration of travel, society, and human nature, making it a must-read for fans of Waugh's work and those intrigued by the glamour and absurdity of interwar European travel.

Condition Report

There's some discolouration and wear to the boards and a stamp on both paste-downs (seem images). The text block is tight and the pages are generally clean.