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First American Edition. DJ in archival cover chip, $2.50 price on upper flap. Orange cloth with gilt lettering on front cover and spine. Blind stamped flower in center of front cover.

A Handful of Dust is a novel by the British writer Evelyn Waugh. First published in 1934, the story is a satirical depiction of the upper-class society in England at the time and follows the life of the protagonist, Tony Last, who experiences a series of misfortunes, leading to a tragic downfall.