Churchill, Sir Winston

FIRST EDITION, folio, title printed in red and black with engraved vignette, engraved coats-of-arms, modern red half morocco binding, slipcase, lacking 4 leaves (pp.311-2, 317-8, and 327-330), last 2 leaves soiled and repaired, top right of leaves with some loss of blank area and with worming; the lot sold not subject to return

The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Sir Winston Churchill (1620-88) was the father of the First Duke of Marlborough. A Royalist in the Civil War, he wrote Divi Britannici, a history of the Kings of England, whilst living in seclusion during the Commonwealth. He entered Parliament after the Restoration and became, like so many of his descendants, an assiduous member of the Commons.