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The Second World War: Closing the Ring
Winston S. Churchill
1952
Cassell & Co. Ltd. : London
8.5" by 5.5"
xviii, 673pp.
SUMMARY
A well presented copy of the fifth volume of Churchill's important work on the Second World War, bound in leather.
First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding
Overall Condition: Near Fine
This book weighs 1 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage: £ 22.99
EU Postage: £ 16.99
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DESCRIPTION
First edition, in a smart full calf binding.
Written by previous British Prime Minister, Winston S. Churchill, as part of his series on the Second World War.
This particular work surrounds the year between June 1943 and June 1944, in the time leading up to the end of the war. Churchill presents his own, historical account of the Second World War.
With maps and diagrams throughout to accompany the text, including three folding maps.
Ink inscription of P. W. S. from R. S. dated 1952.
CONDITION
Bound in full calf. Externally, excellent, with light shelf wear and light marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Ink inscription to the front blank.
Overall Condition: Near Fine
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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