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. Clean first printing with little use or wear. Covers clean, corners sharp, some bubbling of the cloth along front joint. Spine has good color, gilt a little dull. Original endpapers intact, some foxing there, binding still tight. Contents very clean with white paper and no foxing. Foredges white and even, top edges dusty (A15a). Item #35177
Price: $900.00