Churchill Contributions
Dardanelles Commission, First Report + Supplement
$1500 – Cohen F12 & F13
H.M.S.O. London,1917. The report is filled with quotations from Churchill’s testimony before the commission + texts of telegrams & other documents drafted by him.
3 vols National Conservative Union with Churchill’s Speeches
$400
1948,1949 & 1950 National Union of Conservative and Unionist Associations Annual Conference. Verbatim Report of the Proceedings together with the text of Mr. Churchill’s Speech…
The Trumpeter of Saint George
$200
Printed booklet with introduction by Winston Churchill plus his facsimile signature, an engraving by Stephen Gooden A.R.A. & verses by G. Rostrevor Hamilton.
Statements Relating To The Atomic Bomb
$60 – Not in Woods, Cohen F665
Statements relating to the atomic bomb, prepared before the change of government and issued by the new Prime Minister Clement Atlee and by Winston Churchill (3-page statement).
I Was a Spy – with Foreword by W. Churchill
$100 – Woods B20, Cohen B50. Foreword by Winston Churchill
A fascinating story of a very brave woman who worked behind the German lines as a spy. Hardcover book with (very rare) dustjacket. 2-page foreword by Winston Churchill…
The Legion Book: Cassell 1929
$250
A very good plus collector worthy copy with nice complete dustjacket. Most of the literary contributions in this volume appear nowhere else. Over ninety participants were gathered by Minchin, including Winston Churchill…
My Fight to Rearm Britain
$125 – Woods B32/1, Cohen B68
Introduction by the RT. HON. WINSTON S. CHURCHILL. An eye-opening book by the proprietor of The Daily Mail, Viscount Rothermere. Written shortly after the outbreak of the war, he recounts his uphill struggle in support of rearming…
The Royal Naval Division
$425 – Woods B10, Cohen B30.1 Introduction by Winston S. Churchill
This regimental history features a nine-page introduction by Winston Churchill who, as First Lord of the Admiralty in 1914 was closely involved with the creation of the Royal Naval Division and its World War I service in France.
Wall Street: Histoire de la Bourse de New-York
$200 – Not in Woods, Cohen B40
Wall Street: Histoire De La Bourse De New-York Des Origines A 1930. Contains a preface by Winston Churchill, which is not present in the English edition. Payot, Paris, 1930. Usual French card covers, 234 pages, index, large fold out graph at end. Protected in custom-made solander case…
Charles IXth Duke of Marlborough: Churchill’s Tribute
$550 – Woods B23
Winston Churchill’s tribute to his cousin upon his death in 1934: Charles Richard John Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough together with C.C. Martindale’s tribute. A fine copy preserved in a card chemise and further protected in a very nice custom made ¾ navy blue Solander case with marlbled paper boards and gilt decoration and title to spine.
Winston Churchill: Are Parliaments Obsolete?
$175 – Woods C237
Are Parliaments Obsolete? A 6 page article by Winston Churchill published in the magazine The June Pearson’s. This British magazine featured articles of literature, politics, and the arts, published in London in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Churchill: The War on Land and Sea
$175 – Woods C48
The War on Land and Sea (part 1 of 6) by Winston Churchill, in London Magazine, October 1916. This issue presents part 1 of Churchill’s important series of articles on the war. It is 12 pages with many maps and photos.
It Happened Here: Civil Defence in Wanstead & Woodford WWII
$100 – Cohen B105.1
Issued by the Borough Council of Wanstead & Woodford in 1948: Includes facsimile letter from Churchill dated 20 May 1947. Pictorial card covers, 84 pages and folding street plan in the rear
University of Bristol Appeal
$475 – Foreword by Winston Churchill. Cohen B173
Churchill was Chancellor of Bristol University. Protected in a ¾ navy blue morocco book like solander case with navy blue cloth sides and contrasting red leather title label to spine.
Europe Unites
$250 – Foreword by Winston Churchill. Woods B43, Cohen B109
The story of the campaign for European Unity, including a full report of the Congress of Europe, held at The Hague, May 1948. A truly scarce copy…
General Sikorski w/ Churchill’s Tribute
$75 – Cohen B86
This 32-page pamphlet General Sikorski by F. C. Anstruther features Winston Churchill’s tribute on the last 2 pages.
Winston Churchill: The Corona Library
$450
The Corona Library: 13 hardcover books on the lands and peoples of various British Colonies and Territories with Churchill’s contribution in 10 volumes. Published 1952 – 1970.
The Cigar In Art
$150 – From Mary Soames’ Library
According to the loosely laid in letter to Mary Soames from John Taylor Book Ventures, the Research and Project Management team for this book, Soames had hoped for a particular painting to be included, but it was not; however there are two Churchill entries on pages 95 & 97.
Forward from Victory, Speeches and Addresses: Montgomery
SOLD
$500 – Woods B42, Cohen B108. Inscribed by the Author: F. M. Montgomery
Signed presentation copy of Montgomery’s Speeches and Addresses. Inscribed to the renowned historian Arthur Bryant. With a Foreword by Winston Churchill
Catalogue of Books, Earl of Birkenhead
$400 – Woods B15, Cohen B45
This pamphlet is a catalogue from the sale of a selected books from the library of the late Earl of Birkenhead (F. E. Smith), the famous old bookseller, who was Churchill’s great friend. Churchill wrote the introduction. May 1931. Preserved in a custom-made solander box.
Britain Strong and Free
$375 – Introduction by Churchill. Woods B49, Cohen B126
A 36-page political pamphlet produced for the 1951 General Election with an Introduction by Winston Churchill with facsimile signature. A fine copy, no markings. Housed in a custom-made solander case with raised bands…
Proceedings At The Unveiling Of The Memorial To Lawrence of Arabia
$300 – Woods D(b)50(b) also D(b)50(a) and B53, Cohen A104
23 page booklet with Winston Churchill’s dedication speech at the unveiling of the memorial to T. E. Lawrence which took place on 3 Oct. 1936 at Lawrence’s secondary high school, City of Oxford High School For Boys. First Edition.
James Maxton
$450 – Woods B40, Cohen B104
Tributes to James Maxton 1885-1946. Churchill has kind words for this Labour MP. Protected in a custom-made card chemise with title label to front which is housed in a custom-made solander case…
Science and Fruit
$120 – Woods B52/1, Cohen B140
This book recounts the story of 50 years of the Long Ashton Research Station. Foreword by the University Chancellor, Winston Churchill.
Andrew Rae Duncan
$600 – Woods B49/1, Cohen B130
Privately printed book for Andrew Rae Duncan’s friends by The British Iron and Steel Federation, 1952, with a contribution by the Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill. Includes a letter to Mr. Belch C.B.E. from Michie at Steel House, Westminister.