Brideshead Revisited, Evelyn Waugh 1945 Hardcover Book Club Edition

Brideshead Revisited

by Evelyn Waugh

Little, Brown and Company, 1945

Hardcover • No Dust Jacket

Description

Offered here is an original 1945 hardcover edition of Brideshead Revisited published by Little, Brown and Company. This vintage copy has been well-preserved for nearly 80 years and remains in Very Good condition overall, with expected aging consistent with the period.

This is a solid example of a collectible post-war printing of Evelyn Waugh’s most enduring and influential novel, widely regarded as a modern literary classic.

Condition Details – Very Good

• Clean, sturdy hardcover boards
• Tight and square binding
• Pages intact and firmly attached
• Very minimal shelf wear
• No writing, underlining, or highlighting noted

Notes:

• No dust jacket present
• Slight bump to the lower portion of the back board, likely a production artifact rather than later damage
• Page edges show natural yellowing/tanning from age (typical for ~80-year-old paper stock)

All condition issues are cosmetic and do not affect readability or structural integrity of the book.

Edition / Publication Info

• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
• Year: 1945
• Format: Hardcover
• Not a modern reprint; original period publication

Key Features for Collectors

• Book Club Edition from 1945
  
• Classic binding and typography of the era
• Desirable vintage example of a major 20th-century literary work
•  Whether you’re a collector of classic literature, early 20th-century American printings, or Evelyn Waugh editions, this copy presents beautifully and remains highly readable.

Shipping & Handling

• Packaged securely in protective materials
  
• Ships via USPS Media Mail (upgraded shipping available)
• Combined shipping available for multiple purchases