CHURCHILL, SIR WINSTON Marlborough: His Life and Times. London: George G. Harrap, 1933-38. First edition, number 103 of 155... London: George G. Harrap, 1933-38. First edition, number 103 of 155 copies signed by Churchill (and with "First Published 1933 [-1938]" on copyright leaves). Four volumes. Publisher's orange morocco gilt stamped "Leighton-Straker", the covers stamped in gilt with the arms of the Marlborough family, the spines with raised bands and gilt lettering, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, without slipcases. 9 3/8 x 6 inches (23.5 x 15.5 cm); plates, folding maps and plans. The spines lightly faded, some light rubbing and shelfwear, light foxing to verso of frontispiece, scuff marks to spine of volume III, volume IV with similar marks and a few small gouges to the spine and covers which are also slightly stained at places, in all a presentable set. The only signed limited edition Churchill work published in his lifetime. Churchill labored 10 years on this work, devoted to his historical ancestor the First Duke of Marlborough, and it is considered a masterpiece of historical writing. Woods A40(a). C
CHURCHILL, SIR WINSTON Marlborough: His Life and Times. London: George G. Harrap, 1933-38. First edition, number 103 of 155... London: George G. Harrap, 1933-38. First edition, number 103 of 155 copies signed by Churchill (and with "First Published 1933 [-1938]" on copyright leaves). Four volumes. Publisher's orange morocco gilt stamped "Leighton-Straker", the covers stamped in gilt with the arms of the Marlborough family, the spines with raised bands and gilt lettering, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, without slipcases. 9 3/8 x 6 inches (23.5 x 15.5 cm); plates, folding maps and plans. The spines lightly faded, some light rubbing and shelfwear, light foxing to verso of frontispiece, scuff marks to spine of volume III, volume IV with similar marks and a few small gouges to the spine and covers which are also slightly stained at places, in all a presentable set. The only signed limited edition Churchill work published in his lifetime. Churchill labored 10 years on this work, devoted to his historical ancestor the First Duke of Marlborough, and it is considered a masterpiece of historical writing. Woods A40(a). C
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