London: Saccone & Speed Limited, (1947). First and limited edition, #43/100 copies signed and numbered by Waugh. 8vo. 77, (1) pp. With two color illustrations by Rex Whistler. Publisher's maroon sheep, front board slightly bowed, boards lightly rubbed; all edges trimmed. Davis 22

Rare signed limited edition by Evelyn Waugh. Waugh was commissioned to produce this work by Prince Vsevolod Ivanovich of Russia (the dedicatee), who was a director for wine merchants Saccone and Speed, for the Prince's distinguished clientele. For compensation, Waugh was paid in advance with a box of Jerez and two burgundies, and then two dozen bottles of 1928 Roederer champagne.