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The Churchill Literary TrustA Proposal for a New Kind of Churchill MemorialWE HAVE LONG DESIRED to contribute our own memorial to Sir Winston. The one thing which seems to be unattended to, in ourjudgment, is the Churchill Literary Heritage. Nearly all pre-1940 books are out-of-print. So are the COMPLETE WORKS, COMPLETEESSAYS and COMPLETE SPttLHtS. btudents, researchers, libraries are increasingly unable to acquire for research, study, referenceor syllabus-basing some of the finest written and spoken words in the English language. A CHURCHILL LITERARY TRUSTseems highly desirable. This is our preliminary proposal. We request your comments, advice and suggestions.—A NEW BIBLIOGRAPHY, accurate and illustrated, listing al1 English, American and Commonwealth editions of the works of SirWinston is sorely needed. Six ICS members are already at work on segments of this project, including two college professors,two librarians and two bibliophiles. Estimated cost for 2500 copies of a new bibliography: $20,000.—NEW EDITIONS of out-of-print works should be undertaken, beginning with MALAKAND FIELD FORCE—not in expensive "collectorsbindings" but in facsimile form to the first edition (though MALAKAND would best use the revised Silver Library typescript.)The objective: to bring the now-unavailable or extremely expensive early works of WSC to everyone, rich and poor. Good facsimilenew editions are not expensive. Estimated cost of a MALAKAND reprint, S20,000.—COMPLETE WORKS should be assembled from existing works and reprints for libraries and institutions in need. Estimated costof assembling 1000 sets of complete works using various editions, and reprinting all out-of-print titles: $500,000.—PAMPHLETS. Opportunities exist to pamphletize specialized studies of Churchill's life and times, and to republish in pamphletform unpublished manuscripts (like THE DREAM) or long-out-of-print essays (like MAN OVERBOARD). These should be published anddistributed on a regular basis. Estimated cost for 20 pamphlets over five years: $30,000.—BOOK DISTRIBUTION. The trust should be set up to receive bequests of Churchill books and distribute them to needful librariesand institutions, so that the efforts of donors—involving thousands of hours and great expense—shall not be squandered. Estimatedcosts of storage, cataloguing, secretarial aid and shipping for five years of operation: $20,000.—SYLLABUS. Westminster College's syllabus on Churchill, and others like it, should be brought to the attention of otherinstitutes of higher learning for course construction or reference, particularly in the teaching of English and modern history.Estimated costs of publishing and promoting such syllabuses to liberal arts institutions worldwide: $5000.—A CHURCHILL CONCORDANCE, referencing the written and spoken words of Sir Winston is the single most important goal we forsee.Nothing like it exists—something like it is vital. Computer technology now allows this to be assembled, either in publishedor program form, for much less than previously contemplated, with telephone link-up for instant retrieval of referencesto any subject, keyed to every edition of every Churchill book'. Est. cost of programming and setting up: $200,000.ICS ALREADY HAS the talent among its members to begin the more modest steps in this program. What we need now is (1) a.serious discussion among members, patron and honorary members as to whether these goals are vitally needed, whether anyoneelse is already engaged in them, and (2) assistance in organiging a Trust and planning for its funding. The latter is not asdaunting as it sounds. But we must first PROVE the need and DEMONSTRATE our ability to deliver.Please comment to your Branch Director or to ICS, P0 Box 385, Contoocook, New Hampshire 03229 USA.SOUND FILM: "A Nation's Homage" by Rank, 1st edition, 8 or 16mm, in color. All leads appreciated.Geoffrey J. Wheeler, 88A Franklin Avenue, Tadley, Basingstoke, RG26 6EU, England.POSTCARDS: Any illustrating WSC. Betty Sowel 1 , 5433 Drakes Court, Byron, California 94514 USA.COVER ICS #10a, Anniversary of WSC's last visit to Commons, 2nd version, 29 July 74 with Westminster stampand House of Commons postmark. Richard Stevenson, 563 Greenwich Avenue, Paulsboro, New Jersey 08066 USA.1 -ternsFINEST HOUR BACK ISSUES: #1-13, $2ea/5 for $9 (some xeroxed); #14-36, $3ea/5 for $13.ACTION THIS DAY ST[CKERS: Indentical in size & typeface to WSC's famous World War II labels, very close inCS color, gummed. Perfect for IRS refund requests! Pad of 100, $3 postpaid. Two pads $5.50 postpaid.LIBRARY CREDO 8x10" parchment with WSC silhouette and the quote, "BOOKS in all their variety are often the means by whichcivilization may be carried triumphantly forward." Donated by John David Marshall. $2.50 postpaid. Very frameable!CHURCHILL MAX I-CARD Lovely 5x7" Art Craft card showing WSC, raised facsimile autograph, with USA Churchill stamp cancelled forChurchill Memorial Dedication, 7 May 1969. Donated by Arthur Davidson of Westminster College. Supply limited! $5 postpaid.ICS COVERS See FINEST HOUR #36 for list. Numbers #3/5/7/8/9/10/1 la/12/12a/l 3/1 5/17 are still available.TO ORDER: Your personal cheque in your country's currency. US price shown above. GREAT BRITAJN: divide by 1.7 forsterling equivalent. CANADA: multiply by 1.2. AUSTRALIA: same as USA; NEW ZEALAND: multiply by 1.3. Outside North America, adda reasonable small amount for airmail. SEND TO ICS, Herb Tishfield, 3 Selma Court, East Northport, New York 11731 USA.AuctionLot 1 ;Lot 2Lot 3Lot 4Lot 5To bid: Send postcard with lot number and your bid to George Lewis, 268 Canterbury Road, Westfield NJ 07090.(PI ease bid in US dollars; if you win you may pay in your home currency Increments are 50c to S10, $1 from$10 to $50, $5 over $50. To sel 1 : Pack carefully, send to George with full description £ reserve price.LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL, 1st English Edn, 2 Vols, VG condition, RESERVE $85 ILot 6: NEMON BUST of WSC, Alvastone,MARLB0R0UGH, 5 of 6 1st American Edns + 1-Vol Abridged Edn to complete, RESERVE $35 (1974), 8" high, nice, RESERVE $110WHILE ENGLAND SLEPT, 1st Am Edn, VG, si. spine fade, o/w fine, RESERVE $35Lot 7: EDUADOR 1965 MNH,RESERVE $3THE SECOND WORLD WAR, 6 Vols, Book Club Editions, six sets available, bid $15 ONLY Lot 8: NICARAGUA 19^5 FDR, RES. $5CHURCHILL/COMPLETE SPEECHES (8 Vols, 8917 pages, 18" shelf space), RESERVE $175Lot 9: ALBANIA FDR/WSC labels(8) $5We need more items for the auction. ICS charges 10% commission, but welcomes donated items too. Please help!18
VOTETheICS CONSTITUTION (to be published for your ratification in FH #38) provides nine elective 4-yearBoard seats and six appointive 2-year seats, proportional to member percentage in the USA(8) , CANADA(2), BRITAIN (2), AUSTRALIA (2) and NEW ZEALAND (1). The elected members will elect 1983-84 officersand the new Chairman will logically appoint runners-up to the six appointive seats. 'TO VOTE: Send a postcard to your ICS branch (see addresses below). Please vote for director(s)in your country..UNITED STATES (Vote for 5): Postcards to Sue M. Hefner, 134 N. Woodlawn, Lima, Ohio 45805 (5 4-year £ 3 2-year terms open)W. GLEN BROWNE, Calif.: FH Philatelic Editor, Editor of Churchill Stamp Checklist to begin in FH38. Member since 1969.. SUE M. HEFNER, Ohio: ICS Secretary, compiler of FH's forthcoming index, officer since the early 1970s, member since 1969.RICHARD M. LANGWORTH, N.H.: ICS Chairman, Editor of FH, founder of the original Study Unit, I983 tour host, member since 196. GEORGE A. LEWIS, N.J.: ICS Treasurer, ICS Auction Manager, bibliophile, member since 1974.DAVID MARCUS, Virginia: ICS Covers Manager, FH staff ("Covering the Covers"), philatelist, member since 1969.KEN PHILLIPS, Oklahoma: ICS Public Relations Manager, former editor Churchill Study Unit Bulletin, member since I98O.CANADA (Vote for one): Postcards to ICS, 20 Burbank Drive, Willowdale, Ontario M2K 1M8 (one 4-year & one 2-year terms open)RONALD W. DOWNEY, Vancouver: Founder Winston Churchill Society, longtime officer thereof, member of ICS since 1982.GEORGE E. TEMPLE, Toronto: ICS-Canadian Director, member of present board, bibliophile & collector, ICS member since 1981.GREAT BRITAIN (Vote for one). Postcards to ICS, 88A Franklin Av, Tadley, Basingstoke, Hants. RG26 6EU (one 4-year, one 2-year). PETER J. MclVER, Nuneaton: ICS UK Press Officer, active Young Conservatives, FH contributor, ICS member since 1973.GEOFFREY J. WHEELER, Basingstoke: ICS-British Director for 1983-84, active Lions Club, ICS member since circa 1974.AUSTRALIA (Vote for one). Postcards to 8 Regnans Avenue, Endeavour Hills, Victoria 3802 (one 4-year & one 2-year terms open)RONALD E. GOLDING, Sydney: Former detective to WSC 1946-7, FH contributor, 1983 tour host, ICS member since 1981.PETER M. JENKINS, Victoria: Present ICS-Australian Director, active in Australian recruitment, philatelist, member since 197!§y ZEALAND S ELSEWHERE Mat Newland is running unopposed in N.Z. N.Z. and other members may vote in any one of the aboveBranch elections. Please send an airmail postcard to the appropriate address.BRONZE SCULPTURE by William McVey, creator of the Washington Statue of WSC (FH36).#1 Three-dimensional mask (14x9x6") based on Washingston statue, unmounted, $365.#2 As above, mounted on laminated board (illustrated at right), $410#3 Relief "mask", 18" diameter circular background, all bronze, $175All prices postpaid, including packing and a small mark-up for ICS. There is noorder. Send your cheque to William McVey, 18 Pepper Ridge Rd, Cleveland, Ohio 44124.ClassifiedjaRAMAPHONE RECORDS (78 rpm) : "In a Solemn Hour," "The War of the Unknown Warriors", "Every Man to HisPost" Woods #D(c)122/124/125, six discs in all, good condition. The collection, $150 from BertramRota Ltd., 30-31 Long Acre, London WC2E 9LT, England, Tel. (01) 836-O723. Contact: George Lawson..PHOTOGRAPHS of WSC and other 20th Century statesmen, 60 Churchill pix to choose from, each priced at•>4.^5 postpaid. Selections sent on approval. Send your wants to Ray Fardy, 7 Boxwood Lane, Hicksville,New York 11801 USA. Mention periods and individuals required.•§IAMPS AND COVERS The 1982 Churchill commemorative souvenir sheet from Turks £ Caicos Islands (see' Page 4), mint unhinged $2.75, First Day Cover $7.00. Dozens of limited-edition Churchill covers and Churchill FDCs for sale°r trade. Also a good selection of Churchill commemorative issues and Churchill-related stamps for as little as St. Sendstamped self-addressed envelope to Richard Langworth, Burrage Road, Contoocook, New Hampshire 03229 USA.ilPiJNTBATTEN ON CHURCHILL Cassette recording of Lord Mountbatten' s superlative speech on WSC, covering their relationship fromT~51 •*+ until Sir Winston's death, delivered at Edmonton, Zurich, Fulton. $10 postpaid to ICS, c/o Bill Beatty, 194 ConnorDr ive, Henrietta, New York 14467 USA. (Make your cheque payable to ICS, please).•P-HURCHILL BIRTH CENTENARY STAMP COLLECTION Includes all Scott-listed material plus carefully selected additional materialCimperfs, proofs, deluxe souvenir sheets, etc.) all mint, 0G, NH, VF or better. To be sold as one lot. For details pleasecontact F.L. Anduze, 4020 Gait Ocean Drive #1505, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308.J-jjURCHILL-RELATED STAMP COLLECTION Many of the stamps mentioned in my columns in FH, plus more. Totals 383 different, verycTean, all VF and either LH or NH, mounted in Showgards on White Ace Churchill pages in White Ace album with dust cover.Churchill biography typed on pages and country typed in red. Many hard to get though not expensive. 23 items catalogue over510 which are very good investments. For complete list including condition and cat. val. send 40c. Price of collection $375Postpaid, 10% going to ICS. Cat.val. $1130. Glen Browne, P0 Box 5171, Canyon Lake, California 92380 USA.•i§£^EY1974 CHURCHILL FIRST DAY COVER Cachet has 39mm bronze antique silver medal of WSC, $10 to ICS members postpaid,•^edacoin Internationa], 421 East Carson Street, Suite I89, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 USA.JjgMON BUST OF CHURCHILL Original Alvastone mounted on 1" thick wooden pedastal , see photograph on page 11 this issue. Sellfor $125 or trade for other Churchi11iana or WSC books. R.Langworth, Burrage Road, Contoocook, New Hampshire 03229 USA.SAVROLA (Woods A3) by Winston S. Churchill. First American Edition* published before English edition, inSUperb condition, virtually as-new. Best offer over $350. Also, a special leather-bound edition of theSECOND WORLD WAR by WSC (Houghton-Miff 1 in) , 6 volumes, full black leather with fleur de lis design on board:and red leather/gold spine labels, $65 postpaid. Harland Eastman, Box 276, Springvale, Maine 04083 USA.•SjjURCHILL BOOKS: "BY" & "ABOUT" Stamped long return envelope brings my six-page list of duplicates for sale or trade. Pricesfrom $3 to $475 rare, out-of-print, mundane editions, biographies, photo documentaries, special studies, all subjects andPeople related to Churchill. Among Sir Winston's own books, I have first editions available of SAVROLA, LONDON TO LADYSMITH,MY AFRICAN JOURNEY LIBERALISM S THE SOCIAL PROBLEM, LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL, THE WORLD CRISIS, MY EARLY LIFE, MARLBOROUGH,GREAT CONTEMPORARIES ARMS AND THE COVENANT, WHILE ENGLAND SLEPT, INTO BATTLE, BLOOD SWEAT £ TEARS, UNRELENTING STRUGGLE,SECOND WORLD WAR YOUNG WINSTONS WARS. Richard Langworth, Burrage Road, Contoocook, New Hampshire 03229 USA.19
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