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 elaborate was a 4 volume binding from 1934 of the remaining sheets done by The Home Library Book Co. (part of Newnes) The books are bound in a nicely grained red leatherette (sold as Red Cape Levant Moroquette) with gilt and silver decoration featuring a sword on the spines 1934 Printed on quality coated paper, the 1668 pages in total make 4 very heavy volumes, weighing a total of over 12 pounds ( 5.5 kg). Books are tight, spines have bright silver and gold so excellent shelf appearance. Each volume has a please eturn type label on the free endpaper. When new, these books had clear acetate dj's with red card turn ins. These turn-ins are still pasted to the endpapers. The page eghdes are off white with marks. Wear noted on some of the corners. (A31d). Item #32084
Price: $200.00