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King George the Fifth.: His Life and Reign.
by NICOLSON, Harold
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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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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- Bookseller
- Peter Harrington
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 164538
- Title
- King George the Fifth.
- Author
- NICOLSON, Harold
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- London: Constable & So Ltd,
- Date Published
- 1952
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Peter Harrington
Biblio member since 2006
London
About Peter Harrington
Since its establishment, Peter Harrington has specialised in sourcing, selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. Peter Harrington first began selling rare books from the Chelsea Antiques Market on London's King's Road. For the past twenty years the business has been run by Pom Harrington, Peter's son.
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- Octavo
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- Morocco
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- Top Edge Gilt
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- Fine
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- Spine
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