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, ots of maps and diagrams, but no photos. The books are all correct first printings in ncrisp never read conditioon. Foredges are white and free of foxing, top edges are almost completely faded to white. No names or markings. Dustwrapeprs are all correct firsts, all unclipped. Spines of jackets are slightly sunned but still have good color including strong red rose on vol. II. Vol. I has some wear at vbase of spine and vol. II shows a few small cracks at head of spine. (A138a). Item #35176
ISBN: B004ZA8W4M
Price: $300.00