Churchill, Sir Winston.

8vo, 39 volumes in all, no.244 of 3000 copies, first collected edition, centenary limited edition of the author's works,  34 volumes together with four supplementary volumes ("The Collected Essays") together with Subscribers' proof copy of volume 1 (with publisher's slip stating that it is "issued to registered subscribers only as an uncorrected proof copy for examination"), original full vellum gilt, all edges gilt, Churchill's arms on upper covers, original green slipcases also with arms, some minor wear to slipcases

[Collected Essays:] Cohen A286

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Also included is a folder, with publisher's prospectus and information about the edition.