two First Editions, First Impressions of Roy Jenkins best regarded biographies of Gladstone and Churchill, both of which are from the personal library of the late Sir Geoffrey Howe.

An exceptional association set linking two major political biographies by Roy Jenkins with one of the most distinguished figures in modern British politics, Sir Geoffrey Howe (1926-2015).

The first volume, Churchill, is warmly inscribed by the author to Sir Geoffrey Howe and his wife Elspeth on the front free endpaper:

"For Geoffrey and Elspeth Howe with the affection and admiration of Roy Jenkins. 2nd December 2001."

The inscription reflects the long-standing political friendship and mutual respect between Jenkins, founding member of the SDP, former Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Howe, one of the principal architects of modern Conservative economic policy, former Deputy Prime Minister and Chancellor himself

The accompanying volume, Gladstone, though unsigned, bears the Howe family library bookplate to the front free endpaper, providing further provenance and establishing the pair as books retained within Sir Geoffrey Howe's library as his personal copies.

Both volumes are first editions, first impressions and remain in fine condition, with clean text blocks, tight bindings and exceptionally well-preserved unclipped dust jackets.

A highly desirable political association set combining two of Roy Jenkins's most celebrated biographies, enhanced by direct provenance to Sir Geoffrey Howe, one of the most important British statesmen of the late twentieth century.

Condition: Near Fine/Fine in Near Fine/Fine dust jackets.