Marlborough : his life and times [two volumes]

Churchill, Winston (1874-1965)

1934, First Edition. London : George G. Harrap & Co. Very good copies both in contemporary gilt-blocked violet cloth boards, now lightly scuffed; spines sun-toned, somewhat rubbed at ends. The edges, preliminary, and final leaves of volume 2 are somewhat foxed, with interior very bright and clean; volume 1 is clean throughout. Both text blocks remain tight, with crisp folding matter. A well-preserved set overall. Item #463786

Physical description; 2 volumes : illustrations, facsimiles, maps, portraits ; 24 cm. Notes; Vols. 1 and 2 of 4. Vol. 1 is a 1939 reprint of the revised edition first published in November 1934. Vol. 2 is the first edition, published October 1934. Subjects; Marlborough, John Churchill, Duke of 1650-1722. Great Britain History 1660-1714. Great Britain History, Military 18th century. Generals Great Britain Biography. Statesmen Great Britain Biography. Great Britain Politics and government 1660-1714. Spanish Succession, War of, 1701-1714. Grand Alliance, War of the, 1689-1697. Blenheim, Battle of, Blindheim, Bavaria, Germany, 1704.

Price: €225.00