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Uncle of Europe by Gordon Brook-Shepherd, 1st American Ed
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Uncle of Europe by Gordon Brook-Shepherd. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, New York, 1975. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. "Edward VII, succeeded his mother, Queen Victoria, to the throne in 1901. He is regarded as the 'most genial bon vivant and uninhibited rake' to occupy the British throne." As king, Edward's main interests lay in the fields of foreign affairs and naval and military matters. Fluent in French and German, he reinvented royal diplomacy by numerous state visits across Europe.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1975
- Condition:Minor fading. minor fading on spine of dust jacket.
- Seller Location:valatie, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: s1stDibs: LU2605118090122
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NPT Books, a division of N. P. Trent Antiques, was established in 1982 and serves clients in the US and around the world. We offer a large selection of used and out of print books mainly concentrating on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a large focus on 1st editions, signed and rare limited editions. Member of The Art and Antique Dealers League of America since 1996.
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