The World Crisis, full set of six in dustjackets
Thornton Butterworth, London, 1923-1931, hardcover. The original work appeared from 1923-27 as 3 volumes published in 4 by Thornton Butterworth: Vol I: 1911-1914; Vol II: 1915; Vols III, IV: 1916-1918 in two parts. Subsequently in 1929, a further volume (4 or 5) appeared as The Aftermath. Then still later in 1931 a final supplementary volume was published The Eastern Front ( or The Unknown War) .An impressive set, uniformly bound in smooth navy blue cloth, gilt title on spine and blind stamped titles on front cover. Numerous maps and plans, some folding and coloured. Large attractive books, 6 x 9 inches, this English edition is much preferred over the American. Here is a set of mixed printings from Thoirnton Butterworth with original dustjackets. Vols 1-5 are later printings from the first edition plates in the 1920s. The final volume is the 1937 second edition, also printed from the first edition plates. Books are generally VG or better, vol 2 has a front hinge split, vol 5 dustjacket is darkened on the spine. These pre war dustjackets are a real prize, and at a fraction of the price for a similar set of firsts. (A31ab). Item #26184
ISBN: B00BSTYPCG
Price: $3,000.00