Borzoi Book / Alfred A. Knopf., 1974. First edition. First American Edition.. Hard cover. Very good in very good dust jacket. Price clipped. Near fine book volume, blemish only by page block light soiling, foxing. Jacket has minor edge wear.. 1 Sturdy red cloth over boards, gold spine titles. 288 p. Color and B&W photos. 25 cm. Audience: General/trade. Photos: 64 pages halftones, 16 pages color. Jacket cover art: "Enter Then His Gates with Praise" by Frank Salisbury, showing the Royal Family entering St. Paul's Cathedral for the Silver Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving, 1935. Back jacket cover: Color photo, "St. Edward's Crown". Contents section, each with numerous illustrations: 1917, The Royal House becomes home to the House of Windsor, Buckingham Palace; King George V and Queen Mary; Edward the VIII, Duke of Windsor; King George the VI and Queen Elizabeth; Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Detailed list of illustrations near front. Bibliography. Genealogical Table. Index. Author Elizabeth Longford is the Countess of Longford C.B.E., formerly Lady Pakenham, was educated at Oxford and developed interests in politics, art, literature and has taken leadership roles in those arenas. She has published 4 other British Royalty books.

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Bookseller: Hedgehog's Whimsey Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: Alibris.W1330010873
Title: The Royal House of Windsor
Author: Longford, Elizabeth
Format/Binding: Hard cover
Book Condition: Used - Very good in very good dust jacket. Price clipped. Near fine book volume, blemish only by page block light soiling, foxing. Jack
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition. First American Edition.
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0394479068
ISBN 13: 9780394479064
Publisher: Borzoi Book / Alfred A. Knopf.
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1974
Keywords: Buckingham Palace|King George V, Queen Mary|Edward the VIII, Duke of Windsor|King George the VI, Queen Elizabeth|Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip
Bookseller catalogs: World Non-Fiction;

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Hedgehog's Whimsey Books was born in a random moment when I decided to become a used books seller. Beginning in 2001, I apprenticed myself with a longtime pro in the next town, hoping to learn her secrets. She encouraged my free help but was wary of sharing all those secrets. Nonetheless, she turned me loose when she felt I would not embarrass her; she was impressed, finding I actually knew something about books and authors and styles. I am still learning, and I am having a good time with the random avalanches of books to be recycled into good homes, one by one. Inventory has mounted: my mother downsized her 7,000-plus library, and we (my Geezer and I) went to library book sales, yard emporiums on weekends, estate dispersals, and added the books my kids left behind, wanting to stock their own shelves anew. Some folks simply tooled down our dirt road and left boxes on our porch. Myself? Well, I am also a photographer, journalist, curious stuff collector, avid reader, writer, editor, small-time publisher, and online pontificator. At Hedgehog Enterprises, I do "Words & Pictures by & for Folks with Prickly Backs, Soft Bellies, & Small Brains", established in 1991. Since I have the smallest brain (by unpopular vote), I am the Head Hedgehog. Do I specialize in particular genres? I thought I did, but my barn has lots of Geezer-built shelves, and we have many interests, so topics vary, as do book conditions and editions. I try to describe such, and sometimes have too much fun as I poke along. There is no charge for the therapy of browsing, folks, so find my sites and stay awhile. If a purchase results, know that the tax collector in Newport, New Hampshire, may get a pleasant surprise. Or, I may buy a few more apple cider donuts or sweet potatoes. No pressure. Hedgehogs do have yearnings. If you should visit by chance or by appointment, enjoy our old New Hampshire farmhouse location alongside the Sugar River and its companion recreation Rail Trail, nearby two historic railroad covered bridges just off Chandlers Mill Road. Feel welcome. -- Lucy G Wells, proprietor.

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