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King George VI.: His Life and His Reign.
by WHEELER-BENNETT, John W
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Macmillan & Co Ltd; St. Martin's Press, New York,, 1958. First edition, first impression, handsomely bound, of Wheeler-Bennett's official biography of George VI; "a staunch monarchist, he enjoyed personal contacts with many royal houses and was able to put these to good use" (ODNB). Octavo (214 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 numerous half-tone illustrations and a folding table. Recent bookplate of shipping executive Michael Matantos to front pastedown. Spine lightly sunned, spot of wear to one corner, slight separation in hinge preceding p. 891. A very good copy.
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- Bookseller
- Peter Harrington
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 164540
- Title
- King George VI.
- Author
- WHEELER-BENNETT, John W
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- London: Macmillan & Co Ltd; St. Martin's Press, New York,
- Date Published
- 1958
Terms of Sale
Peter Harrington
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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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