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Lot 104
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). A History of the English-Speaking Peoples. London: Cassell and Company Ltd, 1956-1958.
4 volumes, 8vo. Numerous maps. Original red cloth (some light wear and very minor staining); dust jackets (light toning to edges, some minor chipping, short tear with old cellotape repair verso vol. II front panel). Provenance: Allie (gift inscription from D.A.).
FIRST ENGLISH EDITION of Churchill's monumental history which he began in 1937 but which was delayed continuously due to the war and other projects. The work begins with Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain (55 BCE) and concludes at the Second Boer War (1902). Woods A138(a).
The Library of John Leonard Gillis Sold to Support the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, Toronto
This lot is located in Chicago.