Winston S. Churchill, Martin Gilbert Volumes 3-8.

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Winston S. Churchill, Martin Gilbert Volumes 3-8.

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts

Artifact IDFO.047891.a-f

Object Type Book

Medium paper, ink, paint

DimensionsOverall (Most books) H 2 1/2 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 9 1/8 in (6.4 cm x 15.9 cm x 23.2 cm )
Other (Part d Vol 6) H 3 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 9 1/8 in (7.6 cm x 15.9 cm x 23.2 cm )

Physical Description

Physical DescriptionBiography of Winston S. Churchill, Volumes 3-8: Volume 3 years 1914-1916, a red book with a fabric textured surface (a.), Volume 4 years 1917-1922 is a red book with a fabric textured surface (b.), Volume 5 1922-1939 is a red book with a fabric textured surface with a brown paper jacket covered in plastic (c.), Volume 6 1939-1941 is a red book with a fabric textured surface (d.), Volume 7 1941-1945 is a blue book with a fabric textured surface (e.), Volume 8 1945-1965 is a tan book with a fabric textured surface (f.).

Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on title page of Volume III: To President Obama - with the author's regards and all good wishes in your great task [author’s signature] London 27 February 2009 Inscribed on title page of Volume IV: To President Obama - with the author's regards and all good wishes in your great task [author’s signature] London 28 February 2009 Inscribed on dedication page of Volume V: To President Obama - with the author's warm good wishes in your Great Task. [author’s signature] Inscribed on title page of Volume VI: To President Obama - with all good wishes from the author In your important task. [author’s signature] London 27 February 2009 Inscribed on title page of Volume VIII: To President Obama - with the author's regards and all good wishes in your tasks [author’s signature] London 27 February 2009

Historical NoteThis item was on official display in the Residence from 5/14/2009 until 1/9/2017.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details

National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)

National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)

Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly

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