From the Library of Mary Soames

By Herbert Paul
Published by Goupil and Co., London, 1906
Limited Edition, this copy being number 137 of 200 copies printed on Japanese paper.

A beautifully illustrated, limited edition, historical work on Queen Anne, bound in a half morocco binding and published by Goupil and co, fine art publishers.

This work presents a range of portraits of Queen Anne that were being held at Windsor Castle and Kensington Palace.

This work focuses on the Politics during Queen Anne’s reign, the literature and also the society. Written by Herbert Paul, who mentions in the preface that this work was proof read by famed historian and children’s author, Andrew Lang. ‘But Mr Lang is, of course, not responsible for any statement of fact, or any expression of opinion’.

This edition was printed and engraved by Manzi, Joyant and Co at Asnieres-sur-Seine. In a half morocco binding.

A delightful, very heavy book in very good condition. With the bookplate of Arthur G. Soames (Father-in-Law of Mary Soames) and the posthumous bookplate of Mary Soames (Churchill’s youngest daughter)

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