386 + 134 pages, illustrations and maps, full vellum titled and decorated in gilt, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, green silk place marker, in the original green simulated leather slip case, a very good copy.
Cohen (Ronald I.) Bibliography of the Writings of Sir Winston Churchill, Volume I, (2006), pages 1098-1104, AA1.1, This is the first volume of the Collected Works published in 34 volumes. Cohen describes the ambitious aims of the grand publishing venture and its ultimate failure. Although it was originally intended to publish 3000 sets the print runs never exceeded 2000 and ultimately only 1750 sets were ever published.
This copy bears a slip tipped onto the front free endpaper stating, 'Subscribers' Proof Copy. This volume of the Collected Works of Sir Winston Churchill, "My Early Life" and "My African Journey", does not form part of the official collected edition, and is issued to registered subscribers only as an uncorrected proof copy for examination. There is also a stamp to this effect on the half title page.
- Overall Condition: Very good
- Size: 8vo (240 x 155mm)
- Sold By: Clarke's Africana & Rare Books
- Contact Person: Paul Mills
- Country: South Africa
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 021 794 0600
- Preferred Payment Methods: Visa & Mastercard via PayGate secure links and Bank transfers.
- Trade Associations: ABA - ILAB, SABDA
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