1900 Savrola: A Tale of the Revolution in Laurania

New York: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1900. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 5". None. A lovely copy of the true first edition, the US edition of Winston Churchill's only major novel The first American edition of Winston Churchill's only major novel. With speeches of agitators and scenes of street fighting, the story follows the eponymous character as he attempts to lead a revolution against the dictatorial government of Laurania, a fictional European state. Described by Churchill himself as 'a thorough-going rip-roaring melodrama', the novel combines action with scenes of romance. Prior owner's bookplate to the front pastedown, 'Herbert G. Squiers'. Squiers was an American diplomat and soldier who served as the U.S. minister to Cuba from 1902 to1905, and Panama from 1906 to 1909. With a typed copy of a letter written by Winston Churchill in 1899 to another man in America; also name Winston Churchill. To remove confusion about authorship of their respective writings Savrola and other works by Churchill include his middle name Spencer. A twenty four page catalogue of publishers adverts to the rear. In the publisher's original blue cloth binding. Externally, smart. Very lightly rubbed to the boards and the spine with some marginal wear to the extremities. Slightly bumped to the head and tail of the spine with a small closed tear to the tail. Internally, generally firmly bound. The front endpaper which is a little loose. Pages are bright and clean throughout. Very Good Indeed