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First editions of each volume in Churchill’s World War II masterpiece. Six volumes of The Second World War: The Gathering …
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First editions of each volume in Churchill’s World War II masterpiece. Six volumes of The Second World War: The Gathering Storm; Their Finest Hour; The Grand Alliance; The Hinge of Fate; Closing the Ring; Triumph and Tragedy.
First UK edition, 1948-1954, Cassell & Co Ltd, London, Octavo.
Slight overall toning to text block, light spotting of edges, tipped in errata slips. Each volume is in very good to near fine condition.
Full red fine Morocco leather binding with decorated spines with gilt titles, rules and tooled decorations, raised bands, top edges gilt, marble end papers. Illustrated with in-line and folding maps and documents.
A handsome set, exquisitely bound, binder is not stated but this binding is identical to other Second World War volumes bound by Lauriat.
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- Dimensions
- 5.75ʺW × 1ʺD × 8.5ʺH
- Styles
- Traditional
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Leather
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Excellent condition, minor defects, see description Excellent condition, minor defects, see description less
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