Churchill, Sir Winston.

8vo, abridged and revised edition, presentation copy inscribed by churchill on front endpaper in wartime  ("To | W.F. Trimbey | from Winston S. Churchill | 1942"), typed letter signed by J.M. Martin loosely inserted, from the Prime Minister's office at 10 Downing Street, to Sergeant Trimbey ("...the Prime Minister was so sorry to hear of your illness and asked me to send you the acccompanying book which he has inscribed for you, with his best wishes..."), contemporary photograph of Churchill and staff also loosely inserted, original blue cloth, dust-jacket, jacket slightly worn and nicked

Cohen A69.14a; Woods A31(b)

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."

This is the first Macmillan issue of the first abridged edition of The World Crisis, taken from the plates of  1931.