First English Volumes I-VI of The Second World War by Winston Churchill
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Although Winston Churchill insisted that his work was not history but rather “a contribution to history,” his six-volume series, “The Second World War,” is considered to be the definitive account of the deadliest conflict in human history. Written using a combination of his own notes and privileged access to official documents, the series helped earn Churchill the 1953 Nobel Prize in Literature.
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“Historians spend a lot of time visiting libraries and archives … Except, that is, when the historian in question is Winston Churchill and the book in question is a description of a war in which he played a starring role.”
— David Reynolds, The New York Times
#CHURCHILL Timeline
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Winston Churchill is born in Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, a county in South England.
Nov. 1874
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Churchill attends the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, just a few miles Southwest of London, England.
Sep. 1893
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One month after being captured by Boer soldiers in the Anglo-Boer War, Churchill escapes.
Nov. 1899
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At 26 years old, Churchill takes his seat in The House of Commons and his maiden speech gains widespread press coverage.
Feb. 1901
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Churchill is promoted to the Cabinet as President of the Board of Trade.
Apr. 1908
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Urged by Colonel Swinton, Churchill establishes The Landship Committee, which ultimately gives rise to the first tank vehicles seen in WWI.
Feb. 1915
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Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, Churchill oversees Britain's devastating return to the Gold Standard.
Nov. 1924
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Winston Churchill is elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
May 1940
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One month into his term, Churchill delivers his “This was their finest hour” speech to inspire the U.K. as it braces for the most grueling stage of WWII.
Jun. 1940
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British forces drive German troops out of Egypt, a turning point in the war, and Churchill delivers his “This is not the end” speech at London’s Mansion House.
Nov. 1942
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The first volume of Churchill’s The Second World War, ‘The Gathering Storm,’ is published by Cassell and Co., Ltd.
Jun. 1948
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Volume II, ‘Their Finest Hour,’ is published.
Jan. 1949
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Volumes III and IV, ‘The Grand Alliance,’ and ‘The Hinge of Fate,’ are published.
Jan. 1950
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Volume V, ‘Closing the Ring,’ is published.
Jan. 1951
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Churchill is elected to a second term as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Oct. 1951
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Volume VI, ‘Triumph and Tragedy,’ the final volume of Churchill’s The Second World War is published.
Jan. 1953
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Churchill is Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, thus becoming Sir Winston Churchill.
Apr. 1953
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Due in part to his publication of The Second World War, Churchill is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Oct. 1953
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Churchill passes away nine days after suffering a stroke. His funeral is the largest state funeral in history, with representatives attending from 112 different nations.
Jan. 1965
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RR Auctions sells a complete set of First English Editions of The Second World War (Volumes I-VI) for $10,033.
Feb. 2020
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Rally enters into an agreement to acquire #CHURCHILL and offer it on the Rally platform.
Mar. 2020
#CHURCHILL Details
Rally’s #CHURCHILL is a full six-volume set of the First English Edition of “The Second World War” with the first volume signed by Sir Winston himself. Today, inscribed First Edition Volumes similar to #CHURCHILL have consistently sold in the five-figure range, with prices appreciating by ~300% since 2015.
Invest Now| Financials | |
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| Price Per Share | $1.00 |
| Number of Shares | 7,500 |
| Market Cap. | $7,500 |
| Storage Location | Rally |
| Asset Specifications | |
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| Title (Vol. 1) | The Gathering Storm |
| Title (Vol. 2) | Their Finest Hour |
| Title (Vol. 3) | The Grand Alliance |
| Title (Vol. 4) | The Hinge of Fate |
| Title (Vol. 5) | Closing the Ring |
| Title (Vol. 6) | Triumph and Tragedy |
| Author | Winston Churchill |
| Edition (All Volumes) | First English Edition |
| Publisher | Cassell and Co. |
| Publication Date (Vol. 1) | 1948 |
| Publication Date (Vol. 2) | 1949 |
| Publication Date (Vol. 3) | 1950 |
| Publication Date (Vol. 4) | 1950 |
| Publication Date (Vol. 5) | 1951 |
| Publication Date (Vol. 6) | 1953 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Inscription | Winston Churchill (Vol. 1) |
| Book Condition | Unrestored |
