Brigadier Kenneth Mears (6 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Beautiful, lavish illustrations of the Crown Jewels housed in The Tower of London. Paintings of the London Historic Royal Palace Agency, 1990. Jewels are reproduced by the permission of Her Majesty the Queen. Stiff Paper-covered Booklet in Very Good Condition. The Coronation Crown graces the front cover. Accompanying text by Brigadier Mears describes each piece and provides historical context that is very interesting. This edition first published in 1968 by Department of the Environment, London. 44 pages. 10 x 8.25 inches. Historic Royal Palaces Agency, London, England, 1990.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Written by Brigadier Kenneth Mears, CBE, Deputy Governor of H.M. Tower of London, this official guide provides a clear historical overview of the Crown Jewels and ceremonial regalia of the British monarchy. The volume introduces the principal objects preserved in the Jewel House, including St. Edward's Crown, the Imperial State Crown, the Sovereign's Sceptre and Orb, coronation rings and armills, and historic ceremonial garments. Illustrated throughout with high-quality color photographs and reproductions from the Royal Collection, the text explains the symbolism, ceremonial use, and historical development of these objects within the coronation traditions of the British monarchy. Photographs include coronation imagery of Queen Elizabeth II, royal orders and robes, and detailed images of regalia dating from the Restoration through the twentieth century. Published by the Department of the Environment, Royal Parks & Palaces, which administered the Tower of London and other royal historic sites during the period, the book was designed by 3D Communication, with colour origination by Gilchrist Brothers Ltd., and printed in England by Balding & Mansell Ltd. The copyright page notes © Crown Copyright 1986, with this copy clearly marked 'Reprinted 1988.' As typical of official Tower of London publications, the work served as an authoritative visitor guide to the Crown Jewels exhibition. Book Near Fine. Large-format softcover binding tight and square. Covers bright and well preserved with only minimal signs of handling. Interior pages clean, crisp, and unmarked. Color photographic plates vivid and well preserved throughout. Brigadier Kenneth Mears, CBE served as Deputy Governor of the Tower of London and was closely involved with the administration and interpretation of the Crown Jewels exhibition during the late twentieth century. Drawing on his role within the Tower's administration, he produced accessible historical guides explaining the regalia, ceremonial traditions, and history of the British monarchy for visitors to the Jewel House. His works remain widely used introductory references on the Crown Jewels.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Quarto, softcover, fine in blue wraps with crown on cover. Begins with the coronation of Elizabeth II, June 1953. the coronation regalia, the processional objects, the anointing objects, map of the layout of the jewels in the Tower of London showing the six cases on the ground floor, the other crowns, banqueting plate, medals and orders of chivalry and more. Color photos throughout. Book.

Softcover. Condition: Bon. Petite(s) trace(s) de pliure sur la couverture. Légères traces d'usure sur la couverture. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Good. Slightly creased cover. Slight signs of wear on the cover. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No internal markings or creases to card covers; front cover shows The Imperial State Crown.

Soft cover. Condition: New. New, and pristine. See scans and description. London: Historical Royal Palaces Agency, 1992. 'The Crown Jewels, Tower of London', by Brigadier Kenneth Mears CBE. Quarto, illustrated glossy perfect bound wraps, 44 pp. New, and pristine. In sealed storage, on premises. See all scans. Replete with color photography and knowledgeable text, on high quality semi-gloss paper. High productions vales. Very Scarce in this condition. Ships in a new, sturdy, protective box - not a bag. LPR41.