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Churchill W. S

A History of the English-Speaking Peoples. Based on the Text of 'A History of the English-Speaking Peoples' by Sir Winston Churchill published by Cassell. [Purnell Collected Edition]. SPLENDID SET IN PUBLISHER'S CLOTH

Purnell, 1971

345.00 €

Island Books

(Devon, United Kingdom)

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Year of publication
1971
Author
Churchill W. S
Publishers
Purnell
Keyword
modern first editions, modern firsts, churchill, winston churchill, churchilliana, partworks, purnell
Languages
English

Descrizione

23 vols., sm. folio, First Edition thus, with very numerous photographs, illustrations and maps throughout; red faux-morocco boards, upper boards blocked in lion in gilt, gilt backs, terracotta endpapers, two or three backstrips frayed at head else a near fine set. The final form of Purnell's pioneering and mammoth partwork, the result of several years of preparation, with numerous contributors working to the editorial board comprising Mortimer Wheeler, Hugh Trevor-Roper and A.J.P. Tayor - three of the most eminent historians of the period. The partwork was issued originally in 112 weekly parts intended to be housed in seven optional and separately issued branded binders. Consequently it required considerable time, effort and motivation to acquire and bind a complete set. This final version is arguably the most accessible edition, comprising twenty-three compact and rather more manageable volumes. COMPLETE SETS ARE SELDOM OFFERED FOR SALE, ESPECIALLY IN THIS CONDITION.
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