6 volumes, 8vo (202 x 143 mm). Numerous maps, charts, and facsimiles. (Slight creasing to a few leaves, occasional spotting.) Contemporary half red crushed levant gilt, spines in 6 compartments with 5 raised bands, gilt-lettered in 4, gilt-decorated in 3, top edges gilt (a few chips to spine ends, spines slightly sunned). 

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).