Description: Complete Series, of 4 Volumes: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples, by Winston S. Churchill. (x4) First British Edition* Hardcovers, w/ dust jackets. (London) Cassell & Co., Ltd., 1956 - 1958.All First (UK) Editions -- * Vol. 1 is stated to colophon as "Second Edition May 1956," issued only one month after the true (and stated) "First Edition [of] April 1956." 8vo. Approx. Size of Books: 9.75" x 6.5" x 1.25" / ea. Titles Include: (Volume # ; Title ; © / date of issue, publisher code) (Vol. / Book #1) *The Birth of Britain (1956; stated to colophon as "second edition May 1956," w/ code "455")(Vol. / Book #2) The New World (1956; presumed 1st printing, code "F. 756")(Vol. / Book #3) The Age of Revolution (1957; presumed 1st print, no code)(Vol. / Book #4) The Great Democracies (1958; presumed 1st print, code "F. 857") CONDITION is VERY GOOD to NEAR FINE for all, in GOOD or better dust jackets. Jackets evince moderate to considerable wear and tear, and first two volumes have been price-clipped at bottom corner of front flap; Vol IV exhibits the greatest damage, with notable chipping and smaller closed tears, and a large segment of the lower front face having been creased severely; large chip from back panel of Vol 1; else-wise jackets are in very good or better condition with only normal wear to extremities (please see photos). Volumes (except Vol. 4) are marked with former owner's name and gift inscriptions, in ink and pencil, to front fly; otherwise all appear unmarked within, no underlining, margin notes, or other markings noted within text blocks. Moderate shelf wear and signs of use / handling, corners of all somewhat bumped. Bindings very sound and square, though Vol. 2 is starting at gutter page 82/3 (see photos). Text blocks are complete, clean, legible, and largely undiminished. Burgundy boards and spines of all volumes remain vibrant and bright, all gilt titles quite fine to spines. This collectible and uncommon complete set of First UK Editions rates VERY GOOD+ overall. Please inspect photos carefully; message with any inquiries. Photos are of the actual item(s) you will receive. Packed with Care and Ships via USPS Priority Mail, tracking, insurance & signature delivery confirmation included, on domestic (U.S.) orders; - Expedited shipping available if requested and arranged prior to placing order ; - All International Orders ship Priority Mail (w/out signature confirmation) to eBay hub and are handled thereafter to customer/destination by eBay International Shipping service. * * *Thank You for Looking!!
Price: 366.89 USD
Location: New Bern, North Carolina
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Book Title: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (4 vols)
Signed: No
Book Series: A History of the English Speaking Peoples
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Publisher: Cassell & Co. Ltd. (London)
Inscribed: Yes
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Edition: First Edition
Vintage: Yes
Personalize: No
Publication Year: 1956
Type: Scholarly Exposition & Reference
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Illustrator: N/A
Era: 1950s
Personalized: Yes
Author: Winston S. Churchill
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated, Unabridged, Complete Series
Genre: Antiquarian & Collectible, Biographies & True Stories, Historical, History
Topic: History; Cultural History ; Anglo-American, English History, Britain & the British Isles, The British Empire ; Colonialism
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
