Churchill, Sir Winston

8vo, first two volumes only, third printing with corrections of volume 1, first edition of volume 2, presentation copy inscribed by the author in the month after publication ("To | Lady Stevenson, | from | Winston S. Churchill | Christmas 1934") in volume one, original cloth, gilt on spines and upper covers, top edges gilt, bindings faded, corners bumped

Lady Stevenson, widow of 1st Baron Stevenson (see lot 55); thence by descent

Cohen A97.2(I).c; A97.2(II).a

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."

Although the copyright page states that volume 1 is a "new edition, revised" Cohen notes that the revisions are not substantial enough to warrant designating this as such, and he describes it simply as the third printing. The third and fourth volumes were published in 1936 and 1938, after Churchill's inscription here.