The Second World War, Volume 6: Triumph and Tragedy
Winston S. Churchill
📚 Genre
Non-Fiction, History, Military History, World War II
🏢 Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Company
📅 Publication Year
1953 (Original publication year for this volume)
🔢 ISBN
Not explicitly visible on spine (Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 48-8863 applies to the set)
About This Book
The final volume of Winston S. Churchill's monumental history of the Second World War, detailing the events from the landing in Normandy to the dawn of the Cold War, including the defeat of Germany and Japan. The visible spine features blue textured buckram with red leather-style spine labels stamped in gilt lettering, characteristic of the Chartwell collector's edition set.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
716
Edition
Chartwell Edition, Hardcover
Series
The Second World War, Volume 6 of a 6-volume series
Target Audience
Adult, General Audience, History Enthusiasts, Academics
Collector Information
Condition
Very Good. The spine shows vibrant gilt stamping, clean blue and red cloth panels, and sharp edges with minimal shelf wear visible from the photographic angle.
Estimated Value
$15-$30 for an individual volume, or $100-$250 for a complete 6-volume Chartwell set in similar condition
Rarity
Common. The Houghton Mifflin Chartwell edition of Churchill's works was widely produced and is frequently found in the secondary book market, though individual matching replacement volumes can occasionally take some searching to find.
Historical Significance
Authored by the British Prime Minister who led his nation through World War II. Winston Churchill was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953, largely for this monumental historical work, which significantly shaped the post-war historical narrative.
Collector Notes
Collectibility depends on having a matching, uniform set rather than mixed printings or mixed editions. Ensure the gilt stamping is not heavily faded and the text block is structurally sound. Store upright in a temperature-controlled, dry environment away from direct sunlight to prevent cloth fading and leather label cracking.
Similar Books
The Gathering Storm by Winston S. Churchill, The Second World War by John Keegan, The Storm of War by Andrew Roberts, Memoirs of Second World War by Bernard Montgomery
Notable Features
Chartwell Edition special decorative binding, gilt spine lettering, part of a famous multivolume historical set by a Nobel Prize-winning author.