Tommy Lascelles's diaries begin with Edward VIII's abdication and end with George VI's death and his daughter Elizabeth's Coronation. In between we see George VI at work and play, a portrait more intimate than any other previously published. The early part about Edward VIII is a damning profile; the bulk of the book is World War II as seen from a key courtierLascelles is first assistant and soon private secretary to the King and Queen. In the post-war discussions, topics include Queen Mary's concern over the marriage of her ...
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Tommy Lascelles's diaries begin with Edward VIII's abdication and end with George VI's death and his daughter Elizabeth's Coronation. In between we see George VI at work and play, a portrait more intimate than any other previously published. The early part about Edward VIII is a damning profile; the bulk of the book is World War II as seen from a key courtierLascelles is first assistant and soon private secretary to the King and Queen. In the post-war discussions, topics include Queen Mary's concern over the marriage of her grandson George Harewood (Lascelles' 2nd cousin) and Princess Margaret's relationship with the equerry, Peter Townsend. There is one additional element: Winston Churchill. Lascelles shows the Prime Minister and the King and how they worked together and how Churchill didn't always get his way. Lascelles was a fine writer and his diaries are a delight to read as well as being invaluable history."
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 1st edition, large 8vo, 462pp, photo illustrations, previous owner's name and date on fr pastedown partially under jacket flap o/w VG+ Copy in VG+ DJ; NB This is a large heavy book well outside the preset postage tariffs; however for simplicity this item has been priced accordingly and no extra postage will be required unless buyer wants overseas sending. Overseas airmail, which includes Europe and the Republic of Ireland, would involve extra postage and would be expensive proportionate to the price of the book.
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Good Condition. 9780753822258. Good+ 1st impression 2007 Phoenix trade paperback, with photo section. Reading creases along spine and some yellowing to pages, patches of spotting to end-papers else well-preserved tidy and unmarked. Sent Airmail at no extra cost; Worldwide Shipping IMMEDIATE 1ST CLASS/AIRMAIL DISPATCH Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN: 0753822253. ISBN/EAN: 9780753822258. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 077789.
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Good Condition. 9780753822258. VG-1st impression 2007 Phoenix trade paperback, with photo section. Single light spine crease, patches of spotting and yellowed surface stain to bottom corner of page block else well-preserved tidy and unmarked. Sent Airmail at no extra cost; Worldwide Shipping IMMEDIATE 1ST CLASS/AIRMAIL DISPATCH Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN: 0753822253. ISBN/EAN: 9780753822258. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 077821.
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Good. Exact ISBN match. Immediate shipping. No funny business. Pics available upon request. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 462 p. Contains: Illustrations.
