The World Crisis, full set of six firsts
Thornton Butterworth, London, 1923-1931, The original work appeared from 1923-27 as 3 volumes published in 4 by Thornton Butterworth: Vol I: 1911-1914; Vol II: 1915; Vols III, IV: 1916-1918 in two parts. Subsequently in 1929, a further volume (4 or 5) appeared as The Aftermath. Then still later in 1931 a final supplementary volume was published The Eastern Front ( or The Unknown War) .An impressive set, uniformly bound in smooth navy blue cloth, gilt title on spine and blind stamped titles on front cover. Numerous maps and plans, some folding and coloured. The only illustrations are 8 photos of key personalities in the final volume. Large attractive books, 6 x 9 inches, this first English edition is much preferred over the American. Books are all correct first with generally good shelf appearance and clear bright gilt stamping, usual corner wear. Vol. 1 has several small cracks at spine ends and some spotting on page edges, front hinge pulling; Vol 2 has owner name on endpaper, browning to page edges and lower parts of first few pages; Vol 3-4 is tight, light edge spots; Vol 5 amazingly has none of the usual bubbling, edges even off-white, no spots; Vol 6 binding cracked at title page, edges potted. (A31ab). Item #35396
Price: $1,200.00