The ultimate source work about Sir Winston Churchill and the longest biography ever published (the actual Guiness record holder). Begun by Churchill's son Randolph (Volumes I and II), the eight-volume set was completed by Sir Martin Gilbert (Volumes III-VIII), whose great achievement it remains. This is a very good set of Main Volume First English editions, all in correct dust jackets. -Volume I jacket is price-clipped but otherwise virtually mint. The book and contents are fine.-Volume II jacket is price-clipped and very faintly edge-chipped at the spine head and tail. The book and contents are fine, with fading to the topstain.-Volume III jacket is partially clipped (though the price remains intact) and is faintly edge-chipped. The color has shifted along the spine, as per usual with this jacket. The book and contents are fine, with a topstain that has fully faded.Volume IV jacket is unclipped and virtually mint with a uniquely unfaded spine. The book and contents are fine, with fading to the topstain.Volume V jacket is unclipped and unfaded along the spine but lightly edge-chipped, with a fractional slice of loss to the lower edge of the front face. The book and contents are fine, with fading to the topstain.Volume VI jacket is neatly price-clipped but is otherwise pristine. The book and contents are fine.-Volume VII jacket is unclipped and pristine. The book and contents are fine, with some fading to the topstain.Volume VIII jacket is unclipped and virtually mint. The book and contents are fine, with a very bright and unfaded topstain. A very handsome set overall, with excellent shelf appearance. Seller Inventory # 144416

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Title: The Official Biography: FIRST ENGLISH ...

Publisher: William Heinemann, Ltd. 1966-1988, London

Publication Date: 1966

Binding: Hardcover (with Dust Jackets)

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: First Edition.

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Chartwell Booksellers is the only standing bookshop in the world devoted to the writings of Sir Winston Churchill. Now in our 40th year as an independent bookstore in the heart of midtown-Manhattan, we offer the finest selection anywhere of rare Churchill first editions, books about Winston Churchill, newly-published works, and autographed Churchilliana, including signed books, letters, documents and all manner of paper ephemera. We are your source for value in the Churchill market. We guarantee the authenticity of every item we sell. And have been doing so for over 40 years. Chartwell Booksellers also offers an, array of Military books, classic English Literature in hardcover, rare Photography books, Art books, and Literary Collectibles.

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