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"Second World War" by Winston Churchill, First Edition, Asprey Bindings

Name: "Second World War" by Winston Churchill, First Edition, Asprey Bindings
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Churchill, Winston, The Second World War. London, 1948-1954: Cassell & Co. Ltd. First editions, 6 vols. Period Asprey bindings. Presented is a first edition set of The Second World War. The first volume was published in 1948 and the final volume was published in 1954. This is Winston S. Churchill’s complete six-volume classic history of the Second World War and includes: “The Gathering Storm,” “Their Finest Hour,” “The Grand Alliance,” “The Hinge of Fate,” “Closing the Ring,” and “Triumph and Tragedy.” The books were published by Cassell & Co. Ltd. out of Great Britain and are presented in special period ¾ leather bindings with gilt embossed decorations by the renowned Asprey. The Second World War is a definitive history of the period from the end of the first World War to July 1945. The book was largely responsible for Churchill being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953. Churchill wrote the book, with a team of assistants, using both his own notes and privileged access to official documents while still working as a politician. The text was vetted by the Cabinet Secretary. Churchill was largely fair in his treatment, but wrote the history from his personal point of view. As Max Beloff observed, there was no statesman of the twentieth century "whose retrospective accounts of the great events in which he has taken part have so dominated subsequent historical thinking". A man who had always primarily made his living by his pen, Churchill was the only major war leader to give an authoritative account of the conflict, and his ringing phrases seeped into the collective memory. The moral of the work, as stated on one of the preceding pages, is as follows: “In War: Resolution. In Defeat: Defiance. In Victory: Magnanimity. In Peace: Goodwill.” Bound by Asprey, this stunning set of books reflects the quality craftsmanship of the well-established company. Asprey was founded in 1781 and offered “articles of exclusive design and high quality.” Since then, Asprey has excelled in everything from cabinet-making, to jewelry, to bookbinding. It has survived over 200 years and continues to offer its clients the height of luxury and quality works. Condition: Overall near fine condition. All six volumes are bound by Asprey in ¾ leather boards with gilt embossed decorations, title, and publishing year. Pages are all edged in gold. Internally clean and bright except occasional foxing around maps, as expected with age. No other notable damage. Dimensions: 8 ¼” H x 5 ½” W x 10 ½” D (all 6 volumes together).

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Winston Churchill (Author)
Dimensions:
Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 6
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Paper
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
1948-1954
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Near fine condition. Pages are all edged in gold. Internally clean and bright except occasional foxing around maps, as expected with age. No other notable damage.
Seller Location:
Colorado Springs, CO
Reference Number:
Seller: BK07481stDibs: LU909720202412

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