Churchill, Sir Winston

FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo, plates, illustrations, maps and plans, original blue cloth gilt binding, modern slipcase, text rather spotted

Cohen A2.1.b; Woods A2(a)

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."

Churchill's second book, drawn from the subject matter of the fifteen letters the author wrote to the Morning Post as war correspondent attached to the 21st Lancers during Kitchener's campaign to reconquer the Sudan. This is the second state of the first printing with the corrected divisional half-title on p.459 of volume 2.

With the ownership signature of Laura Walford, and bookplates of George Herbert Tyndall and Cesare Malfatti.