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Painting as a Pastime

Painting as a Pastime

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Winston Churchill. First edition thus. New York: Cornerstone Library, 1965. Hardcover, with no dust jacket is in Near Fine condition. No writing or markings in the book, 32 pp. plus 18 colored plates at the back of the book. Reprint. 

A beautifully written essay on the pleasures of painting⁦, a delightful read. Churchill found much solace with his painting away from the rigours of a very public life.

Originally published by Odhams Press, London, 1949. Some of Churchill's paintings first appeared in the Strand Magazine over two issues in December 1921 and January 1922.

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