Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh Little Brown and Co 1945 In very good vintage condition. R rix
Title: Brideshead Revisited: The Sacred and Profane Memories of Captain Charles Ryder
Author: Evelyn Waugh
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, Boston
Date/Edition: 1945 First American Edition
Format: Hardcover (Red Cloth)
Detailed Description
This is a beautiful vintage 1945 copy of Evelyn Waugh's masterpiece, Brideshead Revisited, published by Little, Brown and Company. Written during the height of World War II while Waugh was on military leave, this acclaimed novel follows narrator Charles Ryder and his deep, nostalgic involvement with the aristocratic, staunchly Catholic Flyte family at their grand ancestral estate.
Because wartime paper shortages heavily delayed the British printing, this 1945 Little, Brown edition holds distinct chronological significance for collectors of 20th-century literature. It is featured in its original, classic red cloth binding with gold gilt lettering on the spine, making it an essential acquisition for any collector of historical fiction, modern classics, or mid-century literary landmarks.
Condition Report
Overall Condition: Very Good vintage condition.
Binding & Spine: The binding is square, firm, and structurally sound. The spine retains straight edges with minimal softening or wear to the head and foot.
Cloth Covers: The original red cloth boards show vibrant color, clean surfaces, and light, expected shelf rubbing to the corners.
Interior: The pages are remarkably clean, tight, and completely flat. Free from heavy foxing, water stains, highlighting, or childhood scribbles.