Liberalism and the Social Problem
Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1909, hardcover. First edition of the obscure but important title, consisting of speeches by the young reforming liberal that was pre 1910 Churchill. 5000 copies printed but the survival rate seems far lower than for the earlier tales of travel and adventure. Bound in smooth burgundy cloth, gilt titles on spine, author’s signature blocked on cover. 414 pages, no illustrations. Original burgundy cloth has little wear, but spine is dull and a few splash marks. Original endpapers have an armorial bopokplate on front and a portrait of Churchill cut out from the original dustjacket on the rear pastedown. The are spots on page egdes and endpapers. Title page has a blind embossed PRESENTATION COPY above title. Half inch tear along edges of pages through xvi, not affecting text. (A15a). Item #35104
Price: $400.00