The Second World War
Educational Book Co. Ltd., London, (1954), hardcover. This optional leather binding of the Deluxe CHARTWELL edition was published after the completion of the six volume first English editions. It incorporates further revisions, so constitutes the definitive text. It is a deluxe edition in every sense. A larger book, nearly 7 x 10 inches, printed on quality paper, completely reset, numerous photos in each volume, a two colour title page and colour frontis plate in each volume, and the whole beautifully bound. The extra cost leather binding is done in quarter light blue morocco over blue art vellum cloth with titling on spine in six gilt panels. Other features include three colour maps, heavy coloured endpapers, top edges stained blue, and two colour headbands. Books are tight and unworn, spines are still blue, not faded to near white as usual, no names, no markings. Page tops are medium blue. There are several brownish areas on spines, it lloks like blue dye is wearing off. (A123e). Item #35363
ISBN: B0000CJ2O5
Price: $500.00