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 all clean with unmarked covers and bright gilt. Page edges are white and even, with that never read look to them. Vol. II only has a few faint spots. Top edges are sunned to a light pink. No names or markings. Dustjackets are correct. lightly toned on spines, vols 3 and 4 are clipped, vols 1 and 2 each have a small chip at the base of the spines. A very Good set. (A138a). Item #34768
Price: $300.00