The Prime Ministers. 55 Leaders, 55 Authors, 300 Years of History [signed] [first edition]

First edition, third impression with '3' on copyright page. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR, IN BLUE PEN, ON TITLE PAGE ' 'Best wishes Iain Dale'. Some slight edge wear to top and bottom of jacket and spine, top corners bruised, some very slight damp cockling to back pages, not price clipped (£25.00), no other inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg+ copy. 524pp. A Times Political Book of the Year. It has almost been 300 years since Sir Robert Walpole arguably became the first holder of the office of Prime Minister in 1721, an office which today is under scrutiny like never before. 'The Prime Ministers' edited by leading political commentator Iain Dale, brings to life all 55 of Britain's 'First Among Equals' with an essay for each office holder, written by key figures in British politics. From the obscure 18th century figures like the Earl of Shelburne to 20th century titans like Churchill and Thatcher, this book provides a much needed reminder about their motivations, failures and achievements. Scarce signed.