"A book should serve as the axe for the frozen sea within us."
— Franz Kafka

London: Cassell and Company, 1963, 1952, 1952. [Second World War Speeches] FIRST COLLECTED EDITION, volume I a second impression. Three volumes, being first printings of volumes II and III. Octavo (26 x 16cm), pp.xvi; 483 [1]; pp.xvi; 560; pp.xvi; 578 [2]. Publisher's dark blue cloth with gilt titles to spines. Each volume with the cream and pink dust-jacket, priced at 63s, and 21s. An attractive set with uniform wear indicating this is a natural, albeit mixed printing set. Near fine books in similar wrappers with minor creasing to edges, toning to spines, and a large creased tear to rear of volume two. Very good overall. Item #62585
Price: £495.00
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