6 Volume Set - The Second World War - First English Edition (1948-1954)

Winston Churchill

Published by Cassell & Co., LTD (London * Toronto * Melbourne * Sydney), 1948

About this Item

Rare First English Edition, First Printing Published by Cassell & Co., LTD (London * Toronto * Melbourne * Sydney) Volume I - 1948 - The Gathering Storm Volume II - 1949 - Their Finest Hour Volume III - 1950 - The Grand Alliance Volume IV - 1951 - The Hinge of Fate Volume V - 1952 - Closing the Ring Volume VI - 1954 - Triumph and Tragedy All dust jackets are original and in very good condition. Books themselves are also in very good condition. Volumes I, II and VI have some slight foxing on the page edges. Volume III has the following in ink on the first blank page, "M. Duion. Purchased July 1950." Volume II has the name J. R. Rudolph on the first end page. Otherwise, these books are in near fine condition with those slight exceptions. Very rare set and in very good condition. They have been well cared for. Handsome historic set. See photo of the dust jacket front flap where the publisher states that this should be five or six volumes as the work unfolds. Further proof that this is the first edition and not a reprint. Bound in the traditional Moroccan cord binding style. Free shipping and insurance within the U.S. (BR) 339.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1660259429313

Bibliographic Details

• Title: 6 Volume Set - The Second World War - First English Edition (1948-1954)
• Publisher: Cassell & Co., LTD (London * Toronto * Melbourne * Sydney)
• Publication Date: 1948
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good