Andre Malraux; Winifred Stephens Whale — The Conquerors

London; Toronto; New York, Jonathan Cape; Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith, 1929. First edition. Cloth. The first edition in English of Andre Malraux's interesting novel touching on the politics of China. The first edition in English.'The Conquerors', published in French as 'Les Conquerants' in 1928, follows a man as he voyages from Europe to Asia, visiting various countries, an interesting narrative of the revolutionary struggle in China.By Andre Malraux, an award winning novelist who was also minister of cultural affairs during Charles de Gaulle's presidency. Translated into English by Winifred Stephens Whale.Four pages of adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Spine and extremities are a little discoloured. Very light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .