Painting as a Pastime.

CHURCHILL, [Sir] Winston Spencer (1874-1965).

London: Odhams Press, 1948. [Churchill and Politics] LEATHER-BOUND FIRST EDITION, first impression. Octavo (23 x 15cm), pp.[2] 32 [36]. With 15 leaves of colour illustrations, and a black and white frontispiece. Hand bound in navy blue half morocco, with gilt titles to spin, raised bands, matching cloth sides, original publisher's cloth preserved at rear. Contents clean, exterior unmarked. Attractively presented in a recent leather binding. Although Churchill may be best remembered for his politics, painting and art was also an important part of his life. In this book, Churchill explains why he paints and the importance of art as both a method of relaxation and way to distract himself from the demands of leadership. There are 18 prints of Churchill's paintings at the end of the book. 'Painting as a Pastime' was a two-part essay originally published in The Strand Magazine (Christmas 1921-2), then as two separate essays in 'Thoughts and Adventures' (1932) as 'Hobbies' and 'Painting as a Pastime'. The present volume represents the FIRST SEPARATE EDITION in book-form. Item #74676

Price: £195.00