- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Estate Sale Books, Oak Park, IL, U.S.A.Estate Sale Books
AbeBooks seller since September 24, 2025
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 654.45
Quantity: 1 available
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Overall, this is a very good to near fine copy of the first UK edition of the six-volume set of the British leader’s famous history of the war first published from 1948-1954. As is common with this work, the volume number and title are very faint on spine of dust jacket, though author name, series name, and publisher are unaffected. Specific condition for each book is below and please see photos. I'm happy to send more photos. Priced to sell. Please compare actual condition described below to others claiming better grade. (Even though this is a six-volume set, shipping in U.S. will still be just $6.) Volume 1: The Gathering Storm (title and author in blue) Book: “First published 1948”. Very good: yellow spotting on first few pages but gone by table of contents, black boards with bumping at corners and scrimping at spines. Top edges stained red but color faded. Dust jacket: Very good: crimping and yellowing along top and some small closed tears at bottom spine. Has tape at inside top spine. Some sunning on spine. Price of 25s intact. Volume 2: Their Finest Hour (title and author in purple) Book: “First published 1949”. Near fine, red staining on top page edge faded. Black boards are show slight bumps and light soiling. Dust jacket: Very good: crimping and yellowing along top and some small closed tears at bottom spine. Has tape at inside top and bottom spine. Some sunning on spine. 25s Volume 3: The Grand Alliance (title and author in dark green) Book: “First published 1950”. Near fine with almost no spotting on pages and red staining on top page edge faded. Black boards are show slight bumps but otherwise very clean. Bottom page edge soiled at corner. Dustjacket: Very good: crimping and yellowing along top and some small closed tears at bottom spine. Has tape at inside top and bottom spine. Sunning on spine. 25s Volume 4: The Hinge of Fate (title and author in teal) Book: “First published 1951”. Near fine with no spotting on pages and red staining on top page edge faded. Black boards are show slight bumps but otherwise very clean. Bottom page edge soiled at corner. Dustjacket: Very good: crimping and yellowing along top and some small closed tears at bottom spine. Has tape at inside top and bottom spine and inside front and back flaps. Sunning on spine. 25s Volume 5: Closing the Ring (title and author in purple) Book: “First published 1952”. Near fine with no spotting on pages and red staining on top page edge faded. Black boards are show slight bumps but otherwise very clean. Bottom page edge lightly soiled at corner. Dustjacket: Very good: crimping and yellowing along top and some small closed tears at bottom spine. Tape at inside top and bottom spine and inside front and back flaps. Closed tear on back spine fold. Sunning on spine. 30s Volume 6: Triumph and Tragedy (title and author in light green) Book: “First published 1954” Near fine with minimal spotting on pages and red staining on top page edge faded. Black boards are show slight bumps but otherwise very clean. Bottom page edge lightly soiled at corner. Dustjacket: Very good: crimping and yellowing along top and some small closed tears at bottom spine. Taped inside top and bottom spine and inside front and back flaps. Sunning on spine. 30s.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Second World War – Six Volume Set
- Author
- Winston Churchill
- Publisher
- Cassell & Co. LTD, London
- Publication year
- 1948
- Condition
- Very good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
Estate Sale Books
Oak Park, IL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since September 24, 2025
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 4 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 4.49 | £ 14.95 |
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I am an avid book-collector and reader. I am venturing into bookselling to make room for other books! The books here are from my late father-in-law's collection, as well as from my personal collection and from estate sales I have attended. I am a stickler for quality and accurate condition descriptions, and every photo used here is of the book you will purchase. I'm happy to send more photos or answer questions about condition. I'm as specific as possible in the description to eliminate surprises and guarantee happy customers. The books are carefully wrapped and securely boxed to ensure protection. I have purchased dozens of books from Abebooks, and I follow best practices. The books will ship USPS Media Mail.…
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