CHURCHILL, Winston Spencer. The Second World War. London: Cassell and Co., 1948-1954.
6 volumes, 8o. Numerous maps and diagrams. Contemporary half morocco gilt, gilt edges.
FIRST ENGLISH EDITION of Churchill's monumental history of World War II. Churchill was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1953 "for his mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending exalted human values." Woods A123(b). (6)
CHURCHILL, Winston Spencer. The Second World War. London: Cassell and Co., 1948-1954.
6 volumes, 8o. Numerous maps and diagrams. Contemporary half morocco gilt, gilt edges.
FIRST ENGLISH EDITION of Churchill's monumental history of World War II. Churchill was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1953 "for his mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending exalted human values." Woods A123(b). (6)
