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King George the Fifth.

King George the Fifth.

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King George the Fifth.: His Life and Reign.

by NICOLSON, Harold

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About This Item

London: Constable & So Ltd,, 1952. First edition, first impression, handsomely bound. "In 1948 he was commissioned to write the official biography of George V - an awkward assignment skilfully executed; it was published four years later and confirmed his high reputation as a writer. It also earned him a knighthood as KCVO and an honorary fellowship of Balliol (both 1953)" (ODNB). Octavo (225 x 146 mm). Near-contemporary green half morocco by Morrell of London, twin black morocco labels, green cloth sides, light green endpapers, top edge gilt. With 21 monochrome plates including frontispiece. Removed bookplate to front pastedown, pencilled ownership signature dated 1970 to half-title. Spine lightly sunned else a fine copy.

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Peter Harrington GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
King George the Fifth.
Author
NICOLSON, Harold
Book Condition
Used
Binding
Hardcover
Place of Publication
London: Constable & So Ltd,
Date Published
1952

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