All Books, Pamphlets & Leaflets
The Largest Private Collection of Churchill Books, Churchilliana & Ephemera
PLEASE NOTE:
All Books includes Winston Churchill plus other authors.
Books by Churchill includes books of Churchill’s Speeches.
Books Signed include all signed books, primarily Winston Churchill but others, including F. M. Montgomery, Martin Gilbert, Randolph Churchill etc.
Books Signed & Inscribed are a subset of All Books.
Contributions includes books with a Foreword, Introduction, Eulogy etc. written by Winston Churchill (typically Woods / Cohen B items)
The Empty Spaces
$125
A small book of poems by Churchill’s daughter Sarah, privately printed. A near fine copy in card covers as issued.
La Deuxième Guerre Mondiale
$800
The Second World War in French. Paris: Libraire Plon, Paris, 1948–53. First French Editions. 6 volumes made into 12 – the complete set. Printed on good quality paper, no doubt produced to be bound.
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.
Julius Caesar by Winston Churchill: STRAND Mag.
$85 – Woods C223, Cohen C410
Shakespeare’s Plays as Short Stories No. 2: Julius Caesar. STRAND Magazine, November 1933. 10 page article by Winston Churchill, illustrated by Fortunino Matania. Also included is a very interesting article by Claude F. Luke: The Early Days of the Imperial War Museum. Excellent Condition…
Correspondence Respecting Slavery in Abyssinia
$150 – Cohen F26
Contains a letter from Mr. Winston Churchill to Sir E. Northey (Nairobi) dated 16 February, 1922. Printed and published by His Majesty’s Stationary Office. 1923
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
Churchill Address: Rochester, June 1941
$200 – Woods D(b)53/1, Cohen D80
Winston Churchill’s 16 June 1941 wartime broadcast address to the University of Rochester upon receiving an honorary degree by the University. It was the first time a degree had been bestowed upon Mr. Churchill by an American University.
The Future of A Remarkable Statesman
$350 – Not mentioned by Woods, Redburn or Zoller, but all note the later 1957 edition
12-page essay on handmade buff paper with laid in Souvenir sheet and an Epilogue. Second edition, revised, dated June 18, 1947. An extremely scarce pamphlet about Churchill…
Senior Statesman With A Future: Churchill
$100 – Redburn 14, Zoller 185
A Discussion of Sir Winston Churchill’s endeavors for European Union, American-British Alliance and World Peace. Privately published by the author, 1957…
Englands Antwort
$450 – Woods A70 α70
Political Warfare Executive Leaflet printed in German. These leaflets were dropped on Germany between 26th June and 18th July 1941 by the British. Contains extracts of Winston Churchill’s speech on 22nd June, 1941.
Churchill and Zionism
$60 – Zoller A394
A Lecture by Martin Gilbert, 1975. Published by The World Jewish Congress, London, W1. Card Covers. Condition: VG+
My African Journey
$150 – Not in Woods, Cohen A27.11 / ICS A12e
Pocket size edition of Churchill’s book, My African Journey. Bound in red leather blocked in decorative gilt with “Churchill” on front board. Heron Books, London, c.1965..
Pour la Liberte
$375 – Bookplate: Ex Libris Mary Soames
Presentation copy from one of the contributors, with a lengthy inscription (in French) on the front free endpaper mentioning the inauguration of the monument in homage to Sir Winston Churchill. Illustrated. First edition. 1971
Beating the Invader – STAND FIRM, CARRY ON
$650 – Woods A69, Cohen B76
2 page leaflet, A Message from the Prime Minister (Winston Churchill), telling everyone what they should during an enemy invasion: What do I do if fighting breaks out in my neighborhood? May 1941 London. Ministry of Information in co-operation with the War Office and the Ministry of Home Security.
If the Invader Comes
$650 – Not in Woods
Undated 2 page leaflet lists seven rules for all citizens to follow in preparation for a German invasion. It emphasizes that, should this happen, ‘you must not be taken by surprise’. London. Ministry of Information in co-operation with the War Office and the Ministry of Home Security…
Winston Churchill: Senior Statesman with a Future
$100 – Inscribed & Signed by the Author: Charles T. Andrews. Redburn 140, Zoller 185
A Discussion of Sir Winston Churchill’s endeavors for European Union, American-British Alliance and World Peace. Privately published by the author, 1957…
The Military Strategy of Winston Churchill
$600 – Zoller A237
A published dissertation arguing that Churchill pursued the same strategy in both World Wars. Author: Wrinch, Pamela N. Boston Department of Government, Boston University Press, 1961. Zoller A237
Naughtiest Small Boy In the World
$100 – Zoller A243
Winston Churchill: From “Naughtiest Small Boy In the World” To “Child of the House of Commons” by Robert Pusey Hastings. Card covers, very good copy…
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.
Sir Winston Churchill: The Making of the Man
$275 – 3 books signed by the Author, Martin Gilbert
Three books covering Churchill’s life by Martin Gilbert to accompany a set of medals produced for the American Express Company by the Royal Mint of Great Britain. (Medals not included). Each book is signed by the author, Martin Gilbert…
Despatch to the Officer Administering the Government of the Kenya Colony and Protectorate Relating to Native Labour
$275 – Cohen A63
Winston Churchill was Head of the Colonial Office from 14th Feb 1921 – Oct 1922. As Secretary of State for the Colonies he urged that this “despatch be published as a Parliamentary Paper. It was presented to Parliament Sep. 1921.