Ninety-Two Days: A Tropical Journey — Evelyn Waugh, First U.S. Edition (1934) with Dust Jacket

Step into the jungles and rivers of South America with Evelyn Waugh’s Ninety-Two Days, his vivid account of traveling through British Guiana and northern Brazil in the early 1930s.

This First U.S. Edition (1934), published by Farrar & Rinehart, retains its striking original dust jacket designed by Lefferts — a rare survivor in the world of travel literature. Known for his sharp wit and keen observations, Waugh blends humor, cultural commentary, and rich description into one of the finest travel narratives of the period.

Details:

• First U.S. Edition, 1934
• Original illustrated dust jacket by Lefferts
• Publisher: Farrar & Rinehart, New York
• Condition: Dust jacket with chipping and small losses; boards clean; secure binding; pages gently toned with age
• Genre: Travel literature, British authors, South American exploration

Why It’s Special:

Scarce in dust jacket, this copy represents a perfect intersection of literary merit and collectible appeal — ideal for serious collectors of travel writing or Evelyn Waugh’s works.