A History of the English-Speaking Peoples, 4 vols.
Cassell., London, 1956-58, 1st editions, hardcover. The first English edition of Churchill’s classic four volume history is much to be preferred over the American issue. The 4 books are vol. I The Birth of Britain, vol. II The New World, vol. III The Age of Revolution, and vol. IV The Great Democracies. Bound in smooth dark red cloth with gilt titles, each volume 6 x 9.5 inches, top edges stained red, lots of maps and diagrams, but no photos. Books all clean and bright, gilt titles clear but not shiny, owner name on endpaper of vols. I and II. Page edges even with that never read look, page top edges faded to pink. Dustwrappers are all correct first printing, all unclipped. Vols I and II djs VG with unfaded red rose on vol II, Vol III small pice gone at base of spine, Spine of vol IV dull with abrasion at ends. (A138a). Item #36794
ISBN: B004ZA8W4M
Price: $150.00