26th Apr, 2019 11:30

The Works of Art, Medals, Militaria & Furniture Auction

 
  Lot 1601
 

A FIRST EDITION COPY OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR VOL. I, BY WINSTON CHURCHILL

W. CHURCHILL, THE SECOND WORLD WAR VOL. I,
gilt cloth with original dustjacket, first edition, signed by the author and dated 1948, along with a letter of provenance from Sir. Arnold B. Gridley, also to include the Second World War Vols. I-VI

Note: Sir Arnold Gridley worked as private secretary to Churchill, and was a close friend of the vendor's great-grandfather in law Mr. Jenkins (as referenced in the letter)

 

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Sold for £2,400
Estimated at £700 - £1,000


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