1922 The Crisis by Winston Churchill, Hardcover Book. Edited by Walter Barnes. The Macmillan Company. Measures about 5.5" by 4.25". 543 pages. Good condition. Shows age and use throughout. Some pages have staining.
This 1922 edition of "The Crisis" is a significant piece of early 20th-century literature, written by the American novelist Winston Churchill. Edited by Walter Barnes and published by The Macmillan Company, this pocket-sized volume measures approximately five and a half by four and a quarter inches. Spanning 543 pages, this historical novel explores the tensions of the American Civil War era, serving as a compelling example of early-century scholarly publishing. Its compact size and dense page count give it a substantial, tactile feel.
The book is in good vintage condition, exhibiting an honest patina from over a century of history. The dark cloth binding shows gentle wear at the extremities, and the spine remains intact, reflecting its life as a well-preserved educational volume. While the interior shows signs of its long journey—including natural age-toning and occasional staining—the book remains a sturdy and readable artifact. It fits perfectly within a Dark Academia aesthetic, offering a sense of grounded history and academic gravitas. This is a soulful find for collectors of early Macmillan editions or those building a library of classic American historical narratives.
This item is antique, over 100 years old.
