New York: Arlington House, 1982. Although this book has been reprinted a number of times by different publishers, this is the First U.S. Edition with the appropriate number line ending with an "a" to indicate First Printing. The book is in Fine condition with a Near-Fine dust jacket. The book includes over 330 photographs, mostly in color, including the official 21st brithday portrait photograph of Diana by Lord Snowdon. Also included are the horoscope of Prince William of Wales and a section on his christening. The book is bound in a blue faux alligator skin with die stamped gilt lettering on front panel and spine, as well as a sewn-in blue ribbon bookmark. The endpapers consist of a family tree, showing Prince William's relationships within the British royal family and with the royal families of Europe. The beautiful photographs of Diana are particularly compelling. The Near-Fine dust jacket has light edge rubbing and a few small scuff marks. The book measures 9 1/4 by 11 3/4 inches and includes 128 pages. . First American Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

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Bookseller: Grimalkin Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 001133
Title: Born to be King: Prince William of Wales
Author: Hall, Trevor
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First American Edition
ISBN 10: 0517391406
ISBN 13: 9780517391402
Publisher: Arlington House
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1982
Keywords: British Monarchy
Bookseller catalogs: Biography and Autobiography;

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Grimalkin Books is located in Steelton, Pennsylvania, the first town south of Harrisburg. We specialize in older, unusual books and sets, often literary, artistic, or historical. "Grimalkin" is old English for an old gray cat, mainly because the owner, Bob Amsel, is a cat lover. All books subject to prior sale. Payment must be received within 10 days of the order or item will be returned to stock. We accept money orders, bank checks, personal checks (allow time to clear), PayPal or MasterCard/Visa through Biblio's credit card processing service. International orders must be paid in US dollars and can be paid via PayPal, credit card (through ABE), or International Postal Money Order. Your purchase will be carefully packaged to protect it during shipping. Books may not be returned just because the buyer has changed his mind. Only books with actual defects that were not mentioned by the seller in the listing may be returned. Please insure returns for their full value.

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