Signed book: The Second World War, Volume I: The Gathering Storm. First UK edition. London, England: Cassell & Co. Ltd., & The Book Society Ltd, 1948. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 640 pages. Signed boldly on the half-title page in black ink, "Winston S. Churchill." Additionally, affixed to the first free end page is a Post Office Telegram sent by Churchill to the recipient, Woodrow Wyatt, postmarked from West London on August 1, 1955, which reads: "I will be very glad to sign the volumes-Winston Churchill." Includes a handsome custom clamshell case, as well as typed transmittal letter (formerly attached to the last free end page) from Churchill's private secretary, Doreen Pugh, dated September 1, 1955, which reads: "Sir Winston was very happy to sign these volumes for you." Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with slightly warped boards and bumped lower corners.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$100.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
