The World Crisis, full set of six
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. This set consists of mixed printings: Vols 1-4 are later printings from the 1920s, vol 5 is a first edition, the final volume is my new edition produced from sets of The Collected Works and bound to match the originals. This set is above average in shelf appearance but has many of the usual flaws. Volm 5 =has a private library label o the front cover. Vol 2 has a tear at the head of the spine. (A31ab). Item #31844
ISBN: B00BSTYPCG
Price: $400.00