Winston Churchill / The World Crisis 1st Edition 1931

Description: The World Crisis Author: Winston Churchill Title: The World Crisis Publication: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1931 Edition: 1st Edition Description: Hardcover. "The World Crisis" by Winston Churchill. First American edition thus from Charles Scribner's Sons in 1931. The Scribner's "A" on the copyright page means that it is a first printing as well. This volume is a revision and abridgment of the work previously published in four volumes. Illustrated throughout with maps. 6.75'' x 9.5'', 866 pages. A previous owner, Kay Halle, left an inscription for a friend on the front endpaper. This particular signature is of historical interest because Halle--a journalist, socialite, and World War Two-era spy from Cleveland--was a personal friend of the Churchill family, and was in fact the lover of Churchill's son Randolph. She was also close to the Kennedy family, and was linked (either in friendship or romance) to many of the 20th century's political and artistic greats, including George Gershwin, Averell Harriman, Walter Lippmann, and Buckminster Fuller. The book is in very good minus condition. Some shelf wear, including cloth tearing, to the spine, and some bumping and scuffing to the corners. The blue cloth boards and spine are somewhat toned and slightly discolored in places, but the gilt lettering on the spine is intact. Occasional markings in pen and pencil (including the aforementioned inscription) and slight foxing/staining to the endpapers and pastedowns. The binding is cracked on the rear hinge. The text block and illustrations are toned, but bright, largely clean, and complete. The quality of the text, along with the fascinating bacstor behind the inscription, will make this a must-have for any student of history. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(I5-60). Very Good. Seller ID: 003042 Ernestoic Books Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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