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London: Cassell and Company Ltd. 1949-1954. First UK edition, first printing. First UK edition, first printing. Six volumes. Recent full navy blue morocco with titles in gilt to the spine and a facsimile of Churchill's signature in gilt to the upper board of each volume. Hand-sewn endbands. All edges gilt. Illustrated with maps (some folding) and diagrams throughout. A fine set, the bindings clean and square, the contents are clean throughout and without previous owner's inscriptions or stamps. Housed in a blue cloth slipcase. A beautifully bound first edition of the British Prime Minister's monumental, highly readable history of the Second World War. (Cohen A240.4; Woods A123(b)). Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.

In this volume, Churchill begins his account of the Second World War, analyzing the lead-up to the conflict, the policy of appeasement, and the events that led to the breakdown of peace.

First editions have 'First Edition' printed on the copyright page and the original dust jacket features a price of $6.00.