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Churchill, Sir Winston
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Churchill, Sir Winston
- Lord Randolph Churchill. Macmilllan and Co., 1906
- Paper
8vo, 2 volumes, presentation copy inscribed by the author, "F. Brierley from | Winston S. Churchill | a memento of the Free Trade | victory [and] in the recognition of |many valuable political services | [and] much loyal support. Jun 13th 1906," publisher's red cloth gilt, occasional slight spotting, covers rubbed, spine slightly faded and bumped at head and foot
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Churchill had won the seat of Manchester North West in the general election of 1906, an election in which the Conservative party suffered a defeat modern historians attribute to its position on free trade. F. Brierley was a prominent Trade Union official active in Yorkshire and County Durham.