A classic three-volume commemorative collection celebrating the life, writings, and legacy of Sir Winston Churchill, published by Odhams Press in the early 1960s, including:
A Churchill Anthology - presents selections from Churchill’s speeches, writings, and reflections, chosen and arranged by F. W. Heath.
Churchill: His Life and Times - by Malcolm Thomson is a comprehensive biographical account spanning Churchill’s career as soldier, politician, wartime leader, and statesman, issued as a Special Memorial Edition following his death in 1965.
Painting As a Pastime - reprints Churchill’s famous essay on art and leisure, accompanied by colour reproductions of 18 of his paintings.
Each volume bound in vivid red boards with gilt decoration and black spine labels; includes photographic frontispieces of Churchill.
These set of 3 x volumes issued by Odhams is a tribute to Churchill’s life and achievements.
These are well-preserved copies with bright red covers, clean interiors, and sharp gilt.
WINSTON CHURCHILL THREE BOOK SET BY ODHAMS PRESS LIMITED
Title: WINSTON CHURCHILL THREE BOOK SET BY ODHAMS PRESS LIMITED, "A CHURCHILL ANTHOLOGY", "CHURCHILL HIS LIFE AND TIMES" AND "PAINTING AS A PASTIME"
Authors:
- A Churchill Anthology, Edited by F.W. Heath
- Churchill: His Life and Times, author Malcolm Thomson
- Painting As a Pastime, author Winston Churchill
Editions:
- Volume 1: Anthology Collection, published 1962
- Volume 2: Churchill: His Life and Times, Special Memorial Edition, 1965
- Volume 3: Painting As a Pastime, First Edition, Fourth Impression, 1962
Publisher: Odhams Press Limited, London
Binding: Hardcover, uniform bright red cloth with gilt and black title panels on spine and embossed Churchill portrait on front covers
Pages:
- Vol 1 - 480 pages
- Vol. 2 - 720 pages
- Vol 3 - 32 pages plus 18 colour plates
Dust Cover: N/A - volumes are in a slipcase
Condition: Near fine condition.
