London: Thornton Butterworth,, 1939. First edition, first impression, very handsomely bound, of this collection of Churchill's powerful series of articles against appeasement, originally syndicated throughout Europe from 1936 to 1939, here published in book form just before the outbreak of the Second World War, an event which vindicated Churchill's arguments. Octavo. Finely bound by the Chelsea Bindery in burgundy morocco, titles to spine with lion centre tools in compartments, raised bands, signature block to front board, roll to turn-ins, marbled endpapers, gilt edges. Folding map of Europe bound in at rear. The occasional minor blemish, an excellent copy in a fine binding. Cohen A111.1.a; Woods A45

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Bookseller: Peter Harrington (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 82601
Title: Step by Step 1936-1939.
Author: CHURCHILL, Winston S
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: London: Thornton Butterworth,
Date Published: 1939

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Since its establishment, Peter Harrington has specialised in sourcing, selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. Peter Harrington first began selling rare books from the Chelsea Antiques Market on London's King's Road. For the past twenty years the business has been run by Pom Harrington, Peter's son.

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Fine Binding: An elaborate and decorative binding, example including a leather-bound book with gilt edges, raised blind stamps, raised ribs,...
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