Churchill (Winston S.) Onwards to Victory
£125
…compiled by Charles Eade
London, Casell, 1944.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original blue cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 12s6d.
The fourth volume of Churchill’s war speeches.
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A very good copy, in slightly frayed and creased jacket.
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