8vo, NUMBER 23 OF 100 SIGNED COPIES, half-title, illustrations by Rex Whistler, original maroon sheep, titled in gilt on upper board with motif of a barrel designed by Whistler, titled in gilt on spine, collector's black folding box by The Chelsea Bindery, spine slightly faded

James  C. Thomson, bookplate

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Waugh was apparently paid in cases of champagne for this short work, which he was asked to write by Prince Vsevolod Ivanovich of Russia (the dedicatee), who had married Lady Mary Lygon in 1939 and worked at wine merchants Saccone and Speed.