THE SECOND WORLD WAR. Comprising: The Gathering Storm; Their Finest Hour; The Grand Alliance; The Hinge of Fate; Closing the Ring; Triumph and Tragedy.

London: Cassell and Company Ltd. 1949-1954. First UK edition, first printing. First UK edition, first printing. Six volumes. Recent full navy blue morocco with titles in gilt to the spine and a facsimile of Churchill's signature in gilt to the upper board of each volume. Hand-sewn endbands. All edges gilt. Illustrated with maps (some folding) and diagrams throughout. A fine set, the bindings clean and square, the contents are clean throughout and without previous owner's inscriptions or stamps. Housed in a blue cloth slipcase. A beautifully bound first edition of the British Prime Minister's monumental, highly readable history of the Second World War. (Cohen A240.4; Woods A123(b)). Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.