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The Queen: The Life Of Elizabeth II - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
by Longford, Elizabeth
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0394523288
- ISBN 13
- 9780394523286
- Seller
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1983. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394523288 . A nice first American edition/first printing in about Fine, lightly sunned edges, seemingly unread; in Near Fine production dust-jacket and also included is proof jacket with black background and blank flaps/back panel. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number; Elizabeth II has ruled for more than sixty years, and during that time she has seen many changes in her country. She has been a part of wars and peace, economic prosperity and recession, and she has witnessed the rise and fall of many political leaders. In this book, Elizabeth Longford tells the story of her life, from her childhood in the 1930s to her current reign as Queen of England. She discusses her family, her education, her early political career, her marriage to Prince Philip, her reign as Queen, and her efforts to maintain the monarchy during turbulent times. Through her story, Longford provides a unique perspective on the history of England and the Queen's role in it.; B&W Photographs; 8vo .
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- Bookseller
- Books Tell You Why, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 21517
- Title
- The Queen: The Life Of Elizabeth II - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
- Author
- Longford, Elizabeth
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- 1st US Edition; First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0394523288
- ISBN 13
- 9780394523286
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1983
- Keywords
- Cons Betty Anderson, Collectible Rare Out-Of-Print
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