King George Vi - His Life and Reign

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… Read more about this item

Macmillan, 1958. Hardcover. Good/Good. 1958. 891 pages. Red pictorial dust jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering. Pages are clean and bright, and appear almost good as new. With minimal tanning throughout. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are… Read more about this item

Macmillan, London, 1958. 1st Edition. HARDCOVER. Very finely bound by Bayntun-Riviere in half red calf, raised bands with gilt embossed title and crowns to spine, top edge of page block, matching red cloth covered boards, marbled end-papers. Portrait frontispiece, 891pp, plates, index and very large folding 8 leaf family tree at rear __CONDITION : A well preserved… Read more about this item

London: Macmillan & Co., Ltd, 1958. First Printing. fair. 23 cm, 891, illus. (some color), footnotes, genealogical tables (fold-out), bibliography, references, index, boards worn, spotted, & scuffed. Boards weak, front board hinge reinforced with white cloth tape, rear board reinforced with brown cloth tape. Official biography written with full access to Palace archives.

Macmillan / St Martin's Press 1965. Octavo softcover (VG-); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs

GB: Macmillan, 1958. Folding pedigree. Inscription of owner at start of book. Book is in very good plus condition with very minor signs of wear and/or age. Front hinge cracked.SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES MAY APPLY Packed weight 1400g. . Reprint. Hardback. VG+/No DW.