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[Political Autobiography] LEATHER-BOUND FIRST EDITION, First Impression. Octavo (23 x 15cm), pp.320. With a black and white photographic portrait of the author at work on a painting, and a handful of in-text illustrations. Recently rebound in navy half morocco, with raised bands, gilt titles and lions rampant stamped to spine, and matching cloth over boards. Top edge gilt, others lightly trimmed. Very occasional minor spotting, and some minor repairs to fore-edge of pp.19-24. A crisp, clean copy presented in an attractive new leather binding. Churchill's second and final work of autobiography, following 'My Early Life' (1930). WOODS, Frederick, 'A Bibliography of the Works of Sir Winston Churchill', A39(a); Langworth 156.

Thoughts and Adventures is an anthology of writings by Winston Churchill, compiled from various articles he wrote before he became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The book covers a wide range of topics, including personal experiences and political commentary.