Black Mischief.

£6,000 · Offered by Maggs Bros Ltd

Inscribed on front free endpaper to Mrs. Anthony Powell for “Violet with the deep admiration of her friend Evelyn Waugh”, the inscription ending in a an extravagant flourish down the page. Armorial bookplate of Anthony Powell to the front pastedown. At the time the inscription was made the recipient was Lady Violet Pak

• Year: 1932

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