BOB BOOTHBY InterWar Appeasement HITLER WINSTON CHURCHILL Kray Twins LGBT + WWII

Description: This is the 1947 *first edition* of I FIGHT TO LIVE by Robert Boothby. Autobiographical account of appeasement, and how Chamberlin emboldened Hitler, leading to World War II — penned by a controversial pioneer of Homosexual Rights and outspoken supporter of Winston Churchill’s policy of rearmament … Hardback, around five inches by more than 7.5 tall, is bound in its publisher's original green cloth, titled in original gilt Provenance: from Ludlow Bookseller’s label at right of front paste-down / inside front cover and contemporary inscription to flyleaf [as photo, below]; free from further permanent inscription and markings to the text. First edition published by Victor Gollancz, London, in 1947. Although interior condition is overall good, because this original letterpress book is more than 75-years-old, it displays minor signs of use / age — like the usual discolouration to old paper — consistent with a printed object of this era. All 454 pp main text (inc index) are complete and otherwise correct. √ ¶ Robert John Graham Boothby, Baron Boothby, KBE (1900-1986), aka Bob Boothby; British Conservative politician who, in 1936, founded the Popular Front to support Winston Churchill’s policy of re-armament against Hitler. After service in the RAF, he publicly advocated and was instrumental in enacting law reform (1957-1963) to decriminalise homosexuality. His colourful private life included association with the Kray twins and attracted both press attention and police activity. ¶ ⁂ This is currently the only copy of this book available on eBay. ⁂ Your book, anywhere within the UK, is sent to you FREE. International delivery via eBay’s shipping service. Feel free to contact seller with any questions, or if you'd like to examine it in person at a mutually convenient time. Bid with confidence to secure.

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Location: Richmond

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