Marlborough: His Life and Times
Harrap, London, 1955, The two volume edition was first published in 1947. It is unabridged and contains the full text of the original 4 volume work. Completely reset in smaller type on thinner paper, the books are 1052 and 1080 pages. All the maps and plans are retained, but the plates are not. The binding is attractive and similar to the first edition with the arms gilt on the covers and bold gilt titles on the spine. Top edges stained burgundy in a shade close to the cloth. Books are crisp and clean, covers unmarked, gilt very bright, no spotting, top edges pink, no names. Dustwrappers are unclipped, tanned on spines, minor wear at spine ends. (ICS A40d.3). Item #36648
Price: $150.00