CHURCHILL, W. THE WORLD CRISIS, 1923-31, FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, VOLUME 1 SIGNED,

8vo, 5 volumes in 6, first English edition, The World Crisis 1911-1914, Volume 1, first state with correct quotation mark in footnote on p.472 and errata slip tipped onto p. 339, PRESENTATION COPY signed by the author (“from | Winston S. Churchill | 8 Ap. 1923”), 6 maps (5 folding), two facsimile pages; The World Crisis 1915, Volume 2, first impression, 7 maps (5 folding), two facsimile pages, bookplate; The World Crisis 1916-1918, Volume 3, Part II, first impression, with errata slip facing p. ii, 3 maps (all folding), 2 facsimile pages (both folding), 4 folding charts and diagrams, bookplate; The World Crisis The Aftermath, Volume 4, first printing, second state, with errata slip tipped onto p. 9, 4 folding maps, bookplate; The World Crisis The Eastern Front, Volume 5, first impression, 10 folding plates, 8 plates, bookplate; all original dark purplish blue cloth, spotting and browning throughout, boards soiled, vol 2 with small chip to top edge of spine, bumped

Robert, Marquess of Crewe (1858-1945), armorial bookplate; his daughter Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe

Cohen A69.2(I).a, A69.2(II).a, A69.2(III-1).a, A69.2(III-2).a, A69.2(IV-2).b, A69.2(V).a; Woods A31(a)  

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where 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."

Volume 2 appears to be an unrecorded binding variant.