The Second World War (6 Vols) Chartwell Edition, Winston S. Churchill, The Educational Book Company Ltd Ofter cited as the definitive, Nobel Prize-winning history of World War II, Churchill compiled this set with a team of assistants, using both his own notes and privileged access to official documents whilst still serving as Leader of the Opposition. Illustrated throughout with colour front plates, maps (some pull out), photos and copies of original documents including Churchill's own notes. Volume One - The Gathering Storm The book is in near fine condition. The binding is straight and tight, the boards clean and the lettering on the spine bright. There is a mark to the bottom corner of the front board. The end papers and pages are free from marks, tears and inscriptions. The top edge fully retains its original red tint. Volume Two - Their Finest Hour The book is in near fine condition. The binding is straight and tight, the boards clean and the lettering on the spine bright. The end papers and pages are free from marks, tears and inscriptions. The top edge fully retains its original red tint. Volume Three - The Grand Alliance The book is in near fine condition. The binding is straight and tight, the boards clean and the lettering on the spine bright. There are crease marks to the top and bottom corner of the front board and the bottom corner of the back board.. There is a crease to the bottom corner of the first few pages. The end papers and pages are free from marks, tears and inscriptions. The top edge fully retains its original red tint. Volume Four - The Hinge Of Fate The book is in near fine condition. The binding is straight and tight, the boards clean and the lettering on the spine bright. The end papers and pages are free from marks, tears and inscriptions. The top edge fully retains its original red tint. Volume Five - Closing The Ring The book is in near fine condition. The binding is straight and tight, the boards clean and the lettering on the spine bright. There is a crease mark to the top corner of the front board. The end papers and pages are free from marks, tears and inscriptions. The top edge fully retains its original red tint. Volume Six - Triumph And Tragedy The book is in near fine condition. The binding is straight and tight, the boards clean and the lettering on the spine bright. There are small marks to the front board. The end papers and pages are free from marks, tears and inscriptions. The top edge fully retains its original red tint. A really fine set which would make an impressive addition to a library or a wonderful gift. Will be dispatched carefully wrapped in bubblewrap and a cardboard box.