London, George G. Harrap & Co.,, 1938. Finely bound copy First edition, first impression, very handsomely bound, of this important collection of Churchill's speeches from 1928 to 1938, warning of the dangers of a re-armed Germany. Octavo. Finely bound by the Chelsea Bindery in burgundy morocco, titles to spine with lion centre tools in compartments, raised bands, roll to turn-ins, marbled endpapers, gilt edges. Frontispiece portrait. Slight browning to half-title an excellent copy in a fine binding. Cohen A107; Woods 44a

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Bookseller: Peter Harrington (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 90253
Title: Arms and the Covenant.
Author: CHURCHILL, Winston S
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: London, George G. Harrap & Co.,
Date Published: 1938

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Since its establishment, Peter Harrington has specialised in sourcing, selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. Peter Harrington first began selling rare books from the Chelsea Antiques Market on London's King's Road. For the past twenty years the business has been run by Pom Harrington, Peter's son.

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