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London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1900. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 7.5" by 5". None. A first edition, first state of Winston Churchill's only major fictional work, Savrola A first edition, first state of Winston Churchill's only major fictional work. With speeches of agitators and scenes of street fighting, the story follows the eponymous character as he attempts to lead a revolution against the dictatorial government of Laurania, a fictional European state. Described by Churchill himself as 'a thorough-going rip-roaring melodrama', the novel combines romance with scenes of political action. This is the first edition, first state of the novel, with the print history and date to the verso of the title page. Two pages of publisher's adverts to the rear. Prior owners ink inscription to the half title, 'G. G. G. Glefonclan 10/7/00'. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Lightly rubbed to the boards and the spine, with some light…

A gripping story of Savrola, a resilient leader fighting for freedom in a turbulent revolution.