Celia Sandys — Churchill

London, Contender Books, 2003 . First edition. Hardback. The first edition of this illustrated study of the life of Winston Churchill. Signed by the author, Churchill's granddaughter. The signed first edition of this study of statesman and former British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, the work of his granddaughter, Celia Sandys. In the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper.Signed by Sandys to the title page.This work, illustrated throughout with photographs, many of which are in colour, was published to coincide with a three part documentary series charting the life of Churchill, narrated by Ian McKellan, released in 2003 on ITV1. Sandy's explains that 'this intimate and accessible guide to the life of Winston Churchill covers his years as a schoolboy, soldier, journalist, writer and Statesman&apos. In the publisher's original pictorial paper covered boards, and price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, exceptionally bright and clean. Small National Trust price label to tail of rear wrap of dust wrapper. Light edgewear to back strip head. Internally, firmly bound. Signed to title page. Pages clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Near Fine.