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BK26: ONLINE ONLY: Antiquarian Book Sale

CHURCHILL, Winston S - `The Second World War'

Auction Lot BK26/255A

CHURCHILL, Winston S - `The Second World War' 4 volumes only, original cloth no d/ws, 8vo, most attractive bookplate, 1948-51* volume one, '' Inscribed for Lady Addison by Winston S Churchill, 1948 to Lady Addison.'' volume two inscribed '' Winston S Churchill, 1952.'' on the blank front endpaper. volume three signed ''Winston S Churchill, 1952'' on the half-title. volume four signed in the same style as the previous volumes. * All four volumes signed by CHURCHILL.
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CHURCHILL, Winston S - `The Second World War' (BK26/255a) offered in our Books, Maps and Prints Auction starting on 24th May 2022 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.

Lot Description

CHURCHILL, Winston S - `The Second World War' 4 volumes only, original cloth no d/ws, 8vo, most attractive bookplate, 1948-51* volume one, '' Inscribed for Lady Addison by Winston S Churchill, 1948 to Lady Addison.'' volume two inscribed '' Winston S Churchill, 1952.'' on the blank front endpaper. volume three signed ''Winston S Churchill, 1952'' on the half-title. volume four signed in the same style as the previous volumes. * All four volumes signed by CHURCHILL.

This lot comprises of four pieces.

Estimate

£2,000 - £3,000

Additional Charges

This lot is subject to a Buyer's Premium of 25.00%. VAT is not applicable to the hammer price for this lot. You will pay this premium if you successfully bid for this lot.

If you buy this lot online through a 'live bidding' service then you will also pay an extra 4.95% premium (plus VAT at 20%), which is equivalent to a VAT inclusive rate of 5.94%.

VAT

No VAT Applicable

Department

Books, Maps and Manuscripts

Fine Art Category

Military Books

Sale Information

BK26: ONLINE ONLY: Antiquarian Book Sale
Tuesday, 24th May 2022
Okehampton Street, Exeter

Bidding Options

Bidders at this auction will be able to place bids in person in the saleroom, by telephone (provided they prebook with us) and through commission bids. Buyers will also be able to bid online over the Internet at this sale.

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CHURCHILL, Winston S - `The Second World War'

Auction Lot: BK26/255A

CHURCHILL, Winston S - `The Second World War' 4 volumes only, original cloth no d/ws, 8vo, most attractive bookplate, 1948-51* volume one, '' Inscribed for Lady Addison by Winston S Churchill, 1948 to Lady Addison.'' volume two inscribed '' Winston S Churchill, 1952.'' on the blank front endpaper. volume three signed ''Winston S Churchill, 1952'' on the half-title. volume four signed in the same style as the previous volumes. * All four volumes signed by CHURCHILL.

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