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.
In stock
A very good copy, in slightly frayed and creased jacket.
Plates.
Related products
Non-Fiction
An Interpretation
New York, Albert & Charles Boni, 1925.
First edition, second printing. Large 8vo. Original cloth-backed boards.
A landmark of the Harlem Renaissance, representing the creative endeavours of the New Negro Movement. The anthology portrays the African-American community's pursuit of civil rights and a new, diverse identity, offering a compelling reflection of the era's social and artistic transformation.
New York, Stackpole, 1939.
First edition. 8vo. Original black cloth. Dust-jacket, priced $2.00.
The first edition of this account of big band swing by one of the leading band leaders of all time, his concert at Carnegie Hall in 1938 described by one contemporary critic as "the single most important jazz or popular music concert in history: jazz's 'coming out' party to the world of 'respectable' music." Swing began to lose favour after this time, so this book marks an interesting period in 20th century popular music.
...edited by William Garnett Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1881.First edition, later state (advertisements dated July 1886). 8vo. Original cloth.An important work on electricity by an author praised to this day for his discovery of the laws of electrodynamics.
St Bartholomew The Great
[London], , September 15th 1964.
First edition, hardback issue. [One of c.50 copies]. 8vo. Original dark blue cloth with printed title label to upper cover.
William Plomer, a writer, editor and poet, became a close companion of Ian Fleming after meeting him in 1929. A wartime colleague and later a publisher's reader at Jonathan Cape, Plomer played a crucial role in getting Casino Royale published and acted as an unofficial editor for Fleming's Bond novels. Goldfinger is dedicated "To my gentle reader William Plomer." Ann Fleming noted that Plomer was one of the few people around whom Ian could truly relax. Plomer also read a tribute at Fleming's funeral.
62 Masterpieces of Modern Chess Strategy
London, Faber & Faber, 1966.
First edition. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket, priced 30s.
Collection of 62 chess games, each selected for its instructional value in illustrating fundamental strategies and tactics. Chernev provides detailed annotations and diagrams to guide players through the intricacies of each game, featuring renowned chess masters such as Capablanca, Tarrasch, Fischer, Alekhine, Lasker and Petrosian.