The Great War
George Newnes, London (1933-34), hardcover. The Great War is actually an abridged and heavily illustrated version of The World Crisis, which was originally issued as 26 fortnightly parts or magazines. Most copies were later bound in binding cases available from the publishers. The most ordinary bind was a plain red cloth with gilt titles on the cover and spine. It turns out this is also the least common as most sets seem to be in the more attractive royal blue. Printed on quality coated paper, the 1668 pages in total make 3 very heavy volumes, weighing a total of over 12 pounds ( 5.5 kg). A lovely clean bright set of this seldom seen binding. (ICS A31d). Item #18591
Price: $260.00