THE GREAT WAR

Churchill (W.S.)

Description:

by The Right Hon. Winston S. Churchill, C.H., M.P.

Fully Illustrated with Photographs, Drawings and Maps.

3 volumes, 1668 pages (continuously paginated), original half maroon leather("Library Binding") with red cloth sides - the leather is very lightly rubbed, sprinkled page edges, large bookplate on each front free endpaper, a good set.

Cohen: Bibliography of the Writings of Sir Winston Churchill, Volume I, page 269ff., A69.9b, Three-volume, Newnes Issue, library binding 1934. 'Described by the publisher as "Half Crimson Morocco grained leather, cloth sides, the back lettered and panelled with decorative design in 22 carat gold. A striking, but dignified and durable binding." These cases were available at 4s. 6d. each. The charge for the cases, the binding and cost of carriage was 8s. each.'

Details:

  • Publisher: George Newnes Limited
  • Publisher Place: London
  • Date of Publication: No date (1934)
  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 8vo (247 x 177 mm)
  • Lot No: 433
  • Hammer Price: $200
  • Bids: 1
  • Visits: 65
  • Estimate: $300/400
  • Reserve: $200

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