CHURCHILL, Winston. The Second World War. - Lot 77

CHURCHILL, Winston. The Second World War. The memoirs of the “Old Lion,” from the interwar period to the Iron Curtain. A comprehensive and essential perspective on modern history. Paris, Plon, 1948–1954. 6 parts in 12 in-8 volumes, paperback, untrimmed, light blue covers printed in two tones. Some covers are worn (especially Parts 2 and 5), with small stains on the first two volumes (Part 1) and a minor tear at the bottom of the first volume of Part 5. French first edition, complete in 12 volumes. One of 1,890 numbered copies on white Aussédat rotary paper (no. 1,290). Details of the parts: - 1 The Storm Approaches: From One War to Another - The “Phoney War” - 2 The Tragic Hour: The Fall of France – Alone - 3 The Great Alliance: Russia Invaded – America at War - 4 The Turning Point of Destiny: The Japanese Rush – Africa Saved - 5 The Noose Tightens: Italy Surrenders—From Tehran to Rome - 6 Triumph and Tragedy: Victory—The Iron Curtain. A beautiful series, with copies in very fresh condition, uncut.