The World Crisis 1911-1918 ( Abridged and Revised)
Thornton Butterworth, London, 1931, An important title, as it is not simply an abridgement, but has been revised by Churchill with new material and there is also a whole new chapter on the Battle of the Marne, as well as a new introduction. This single volume edition covers the same material as the first four volumes of the original six volume work. 5000 copies published. 831 pages, index, numerous maps and plans, some folding. Bound in medium yellow-green cloth, gilt on spine, blind stamped on front cover. Here is a fine bright copy in the truly scarce dustwrapper. Book is clean and unworn, gilt bright, paper and edges clean and free of spots, no inscriptions. Dustwrapper is unclipped, browned on spine with losses at spine ends to 7 mm and a 15 mm deep sliver gone at top of front joint. (ICS A31ba). Item #36629
Price: $1,000.00