The World Crisis, full set of six
Scribners, NY, 1923-1931, hardcover. The first American edition appeared from 1923-27 as 3 volumes published in 4 by Scribner’s: 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 Unknown War ( The Eastern Front) .An impressive set, uniformly bound in reddish brown cloth, gilt title on spine and on front cover. Numerous maps and plans, some folding and coloured. The only illustrations are 8 photos of key personalities in the final volume. Large thick books, 6.25 x 9 inches, this set preceded the English first. Vols 3,4 are first printings, the others later printings. A clean attractive set, with nice shelf appearance., Vol 3 has some wear at base of spine. Vols 4,6 have some condensation marks on covers, Bindings tight. (A31aa). Item #35078
Price: $500.00