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CHURCHILLL. THE COLLECTED WORKS AND THE COLLECTED ESSAYS, 1973-76, (38 VOL)
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3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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- Churchill
- The Collected Works. Library of Imperial History, 1973-76
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[together with:] The Collected Essays. Library of Imperial History, 1976 38 volumes, 8vo, CENTENARY LIMITED EDITIONS, original full vellum with gilt armorial device to front boards, spine titled gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, original green leatherette slipcases stamped with Churchill arms gilt, natural variation to tone of vellum
出版
Cohen AA1, A286
Condition
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."
"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."
拍品資料及來源
This centenary edition of the works of Churchill was announced via full-page advertisement in The Times, at the end of 1973. The Library of Imperial History declared it a “publishing occasion without parallel." It was the first and only attempt of its kind. Only 3,000 sets were to be made. "The specifications were titanic: five million words in 19,000 pages, weighing 19 lbs, taking up 4½ ft of shelf space. To achieve publication, 11 publishing houses in Great Britain, the United States and Canada released their individual copyrights in exchange for the promise that no other complete edition of Churchill works would be published until the expiration of international copyright in 2019" (Richard M. Langworth).
The Library of Imperial History declared bankruptcy before the project had been completed, resulting in a run of 2,000 copies. Of these 2,000 copies, only 1,750 sets were ever published.
The Library of Imperial History declared bankruptcy before the project had been completed, resulting in a run of 2,000 copies. Of these 2,000 copies, only 1,750 sets were ever published.