6 vols. Some illustrated with plates of facsimiles and maps (most of which are folding); charts and tables. 8x5½, full red morocco, bust of Churchill in gilt on front boards, his signature in gilt facsimile on rear boards, spines gilt, all edges gilt. First English Trade Editions.

Inscribed and signed by Winston Churchill on the front flyleaf of Volume 1 to his personal valet, Norman McGowan, inscription dated 1950. Tipped into this volume is a typed letter, signed, from the Churchill's secretary Grace Hamblin inviting Mrs. McGowan to a Christmas party being given by Mrs. Churchill. Churchill's complete six volume classic history on WWII, including: The Gathering Storm; Their Finest Hour; The Grant Alliance; The Hinge of Fate; Closing the Ring; and Triumph and Tragedy. Volume I with author's paper slip note tipped-in after his preface. Woods A123.b.