A History of the English-Speaking Peoples, 4 vols.
Cassell., London, 1956-58, 1st editions, hardcover. The first English edition of Churchill’s classic four volume history is much to be preferred over the American issue. The 4 books are vol. I The Birth of Britain, vol. II The New World, vol. III The Age of Revolution, and vol. IV The Great Democracies. Bound in smooth dark red cloth with gilt titles, each volume 6 x 9.5 inches, top edges stained red, lots of maps and diagrams, but no photos. Books are crisp and unworn, foredges white, even, and free of spots. Top edges are faded nearly to white. Vol. 3 only has gift inscription on free endpaper. Texts are clean and free of spots or writings. Dustwrappers are correct firsts, all unclipped, Vol. I has small losses at spine ends,vol. II losses at base of spine, others only minor edge wear. All show slight sunning on spines. A set that is aged more than used. (A138a). Item #34725
ISBN: B004ZA8W4M
Price: $200.00