Description: Click here to see our other books! King Edward the Seventh Philip Magnus 1964 John Murray : London 9" by 6" 528pp SUMMARY A finely bound copy of this biography regarding King Edward VII of the United Kingdom. In a fine binding by renowned firm Sangorski and Sutcliffe. From the library of socialite and patron of the arts Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. Fine Binding,Illustrated,Signed Binding Overall Condition: Fine This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this work. Philip Magnus' detailed biography exploring the life and reign of King Edward VII, the son of Queen Victoria.Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, two folding genealogical tables, and thirty-two plates.Collated, complete. In a fine binding by renowned firm Sangorski and Sutcliffe as a Christmas gift from Stanley Bray, who worked at the firm for over 60 years. He was a close friend Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie and bound several books for her as gifts. This was bound by Bray personally and he has stamped 'Xmas S.B 1964' to the rear pastedown. With Sangorski and Sutcliffe's stamp to the verso of front endpaper. From the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie (Audrey Evelyn James Coats, and Audrey Evelyn James Field) at Julian’s Park. Pleydell-Bouverie was the youngest daughter of an Anglo-American lumber and steel millionaire. Audrey was also alleged to be the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII, although she was also rumoured to be his daugher, or the lover of King Edward VIII. She bought Julians Park in 1940 following her third marriage to the Hon Peter Pleydell-Bouverie. Audrey was a patron of the arts and it is believed that she bound several books herself, as many books from her library were stamped with her name and she owned a group of bookbinding tools. Her circle of friends included Winston Churchill, Coco Chanel and Nancy Mitford. She was featured in Cecil Beaton's 'Book of Beauty' and was regarded as one of the Bright Young Things. Loosely inserted is a piece of paper headed by 'Paguag' used to keep a score with three names 'Tom 8, David 4, Ron 6.' A fine example of this royal biography once owned by someone who is alleged to be his granddaughter. CONDITION In a half morocco binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, fine. Spine has faded slightly as is common with this colour. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Occasional light spots. Overall Condition: Fine GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: History
Publisher: John Murray
Author: Philip Magnus
Binding: Fine Binding
Subject: History
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Various
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1964
Country/Region of Manufacture: London