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The Nearest Guard : 500 Years of Protecting the Sovereign (Signed)

Author(s):

Edelsten, David

Illustrator(s):

Binding:

Hardcover

Volume Condition:

As New

Dust Jacket:

Yes

Dust Jacket Condition:

As New

Dust Jacket Protection:

–

Edition:

1st Edition

Impression:

–

Signature:

Signed by Author(s)

Language:

English

Publisher Name:

Bene Factum

Publication Year:

2009

Publication Place:

London, UK

ISBN:

9781903071267

Book ID:

006689

Catalogue(s):

£95.00

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First edition, illustrated throughout; mainly in colour photographs. 232pp. Blue cloth-covered boards, embossed titles on front and spine. In as new condition throughout. Red endpapers. Signed and inscribed by the author (to his publisher) ‘Sir Anthony Walden – Anthony, I cannot tell you how grateful I am for your friendly and ready support throughout the writing of this book, and for the superb quality of the finished article. Thank you. David Edelsten.’ .4to. Beautifully presented, exquisitely illustrated, large volume hardback which serves as the new history of the Gentle at Arms, written to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the establishment by King Henry VIII of what he envisaged should be ‘a new and sumptuous Royal Guard’. Foreword by Her Majesty The Queen.

Royalty, queen, protection, military, bodyguard

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