Stemming the Tide

London: Cassell & Co, 1953. First edition. Very Good. First edition, handsomely bound, of this collection of Churchill's speeches from his second premiership, covering, among other subjects, his reflections on Indian independence and the intensifying Cold War, the death of George VI and accession of Elizabeth II, and the election of Eisenhower. Octavo (209 x 134 mm). Mid-20th-century blue half morocco by Bayntun, spine lettered in gilt, blue cloth sides, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. Bookplate of John Thoburn Williamson (1907-1958), Canadian diamond magnate who built a significant book collection. Spine sunned with some soiling, some light rubbing. A very good copy.

Cohen A264.1. Very Good.