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Lot 102
Sale 1097 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
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Nov 8, 2022
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Nov 9, 2022
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Live / Chicago
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CHURCHILL, Winston L. S., Sir (1874-1965). The Second World War. London, et al: Cassell and Co., Ltd., 1948-1954.
6 volumes, 8vo (207 x 134 mm). Numerous maps, charts, and facsimiles. (Some light toning and occasional spotting.) Contemporary half red morocco gilt, STAMP-SIGNED BY SANGORSKI & SUTCLIFFE (some very minor scuffing).
FIRST ENGLISH TRADE EDITION of Churchill’s monumental history, with the imprint reading “London, Toronto, Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington.” The First English Edition is dated 1948-1954 (as is the present set), while the First American Edition is dated 1948-1953. Woods A123(b).
The Library of John Leonard Gillis Sold to Support the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, Toronto
This lot is located in Chicago.