The World Crisis 1911-1918 ( Abridged and Revised)
Scribner’s, NY, 1931, 1st edition, 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. The US edition preceded the British, so is the true first. This single volume edition covers the same material as the first four volumes of the original six volume work. 866 pages, index, numerous maps and plans, some folding and coloured. Bound in navy cloth, gilt on spine. A truly fine copy, clean covers, rich blue spine, shiny gilt, binding tight, no spots. Gift inscription on back of free endpaper. Only jacketed copies are better than this. (A31bb). Item #50085
Price: $115.00