1933-34 2vol Marlborough His Life and Times Volume I and II Winston S. Church...

Description: Click here to see our other books! Marlborough His Life and Times, Volume I and II Winston S. Churchill 1933-34 George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd. : London 9.5" by 6.5" [2] 611; 650pp SUMMARY A very smart set of the first two volumes of Winston Churchill's biography of John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough. First editions of this work. Early Edition,First Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding,With Dustwrapper Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 4 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 39.99 EU Postage: £ 26.99 European Postage: £ 36.99 Asia Postage: £ 65.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 99.99 DESCRIPTION The first two volumes of this four volume set. Written by Marlborough's renowned descendent Winston Churchill. This work was conceived and commenced upon the Conservative's defeat in the 1929 election, when Churchill had a little more spare time than he was used to. John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, was a statesman and soldier active during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth century. He played a part in defeating the Monmouth Rebellion as well as in the conspiracy which led to King James' downfall in the Glorious Revolution. He is remembered as one of the great European generals of history.Volume I is the first edition, second impression, and is illustrated with thirty-five illustrations, eight facsimiles of documents including two folding, and fifteen maps and plans, including one folding. Collated, complete.Volume II is the first edition, first impression and is illustrated with thirty-one illustrations, three folding facsimiles of letters, and seventy-six maps and plans, six of which are folding. Collated, complete.Volume II includes the second impression unclipped dust wrapper.Including an ink inscription to the front free-endpapers of both volumes, dated 1933 and 1938 respectively. CONDITION In the publisher's original full cloth binding with gilt detailing to the front boards and spines. Externally, very smart, with some fading to the cloth to Volume I. A stain to the rear board of Volume I, and some bumping to the heads and tails of the spines and extremities to both volumes. Original unclipped dust wrapper to Volume II is smart, with some chipping to the extremities, and a few small closed tears to the top of the front of the wrap. Some light shelf marks to the wrap. Previous owner's ink inscription to the front free-endpapers of both volumes. Internally, both volumes firmly bound. A few marks to the fore-edge of Volume I, and the odd handling mark to the pages, but otherwise pages are bright and clean. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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