Stemming the Tide
Cassell, London, 1953, 1st edition, hardcover. This volume of the Post War Speeches is the 4th of 5 published. Bound in maroon cloth, 379 pages, covers speeches made in 1951 and 1952. This title is now more difficult to find than The Unwritten Alliance. There are two states, this one, the first, is identified by maroon stripes along the edges of the dustwrapper. . Book is crisp and unworn, some scattered spots on page edges, no names, gilt titles clear but shiny, as is the usual for this edition. Dustwrapper is correct 1st issue with maroon strip. There is some rubbing on the rear panel, a closed tear along the top edge of front cover, and a number of cracks and small losses at head of spine. see photos. Jacket is very crsip, it all has that never read feel to it. (A137a). Item #35219
ISBN: B0000CIK6Z
Price: $400.00