Winston Churchill As I Knew Him, Violet Bonham Carter — 1st Edition

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Winston Churchill As I Knew Him, Violet Bonham Carter — 1st Edition

Name: Winston Churchill As I Knew Him, Violet Bonham Carter — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6893
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Publication: London, Eyre & Spottiswoode and Collins, 1965

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 496.

Condition Report: Very Good. The book is bound in the publisher's original red paper wrappers, which remain structurally sound, though exhibiting the characteristic fading and slight toning to the unlettered spine commonly found with these proof bindings. The corners and edges show only minor shelf-wear, retaining a pleasing sharpness overall. Internally, the text block is clean, tight, and completely free from foxing or prominent blemishes, indicating it has been carefully handled. The binding remains entirely secure, and the pasted front title label is neat and well-preserved.

Catalogue Note: This is an uncorrected advance proof copy of Violet Bonham Carter's acclaimed memoir. Issued in plain red wrappers with a printed title label to the front panel, such pre-publication states were strictly intended for reviewers and trade members, making them notably scarcer than the standard commercial first edition.

This particular copy possesses an appealing piece of trade provenance: it includes an original typed slip laid in from Len Abbott of Eyre & Spottiswoode, directly presenting the book to 'Mr Broadhurst,' undoubtedly referring to our original store, C. K. Broadhurst of Southport. The publisher's note anticipates "a very big Subscription figure and large sales on and after publication date" of 1st April, offering a charming glimpse into the mid-century book trade and the pre-publication confidence surrounding this important biographical work.

A masterful and highly intimate portrait of a young Winston Churchill, written by one of his closest early confidantes. Violet Bonham Carter, the formidable daughter of Prime Minister H. H. Asquith, first met Churchill in 1906 when both were swept up in the dramatic tide of Liberal politics. Her memoir expertly charts his meteoric rise, his complex character, and the inner workings of Edwardian political life. Drawing on her own diaries, correspondence, and acute personal observations, she delivers an unparalleled contemporary perspective on Britain's most legendary statesman before he reached the summit of his power.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Violet Bonham Carter

Book Publisher: Eyre & Spottiswoode and Collins

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Autobiography, Biography & Memoirs

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 496

Book Publication Year: 1965

Book Publication Date: April 1, 1965

Book Binding: Softcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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