Princess Di (5 results)

Magazine. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The back cover has a three inch long crease.

Condition: Very Good. 1st edition, 1937. Book size - 8.5 x 5.5 inches, pp. frontis + xi + 403 + 4 b&w plates, hardback in dustjacket. Book condition - Very Good ; contents clean, no inscriptions, no foxing, light spotting of the fore-edge, inner hinges intact and binding firm ; publisher's yellow cloth with gilt title on the spine and small gilt crown on the front board ; fore-edge corners not creased or split, boards' edges a little darkened, back clean, spine clean and complete with ends slightly darkened but not creased or split, spine slightly sunned and gilt title a bit dulled but complete, front board clean. Dustjacket - Good ; corners and fold-in edges a bit rubbed, back with no marks as such but very dusty and with a few spots of foxing, spine with ends intact but a little worn, spine colour somewhat faded but the title remains complete and clear, front also with no marks but a bit dusty, not price-clipped (15s net) ; dj. now in clear, removable wrapper. Please see photos for indications of condition and contents. Princess Marie Radziwill (1840 - 1915) was a French noblewoman, a member of the house of Castellane. Born Marie de Castellane, in 1857 she married Prince Antoni Radziwill , a descendant of the powerful Radziwill family which owned large estates in Silesia, Posen and Russia, and spent a large part of her life in Berlin. Mario Nicolis di Robilant (1855 -1943), the recipient of the letters, was an Italian general of the Kingdom of Italy who actively participated in the World War I, mostly at the head of the Italian Fourth Army. In 1885 he was appointed as the Italian Military Attaché in Berlin, and brought a letter of introduction to the Radziwills. He left Berlin in 1889 by which time there had developed a friendship with Marie Radziwill, which lasted until her death in 1915. (Biographical details from the Introduction and Wikipedia). A very good copy of this book with the very scarce dustjacket.…

Grosvenor Hotel, London, 14 December 1929. Infanta Beatriz of Spain, Princess di Civitella-Cesi (Doña Beatriz Isabel Federica Alfonsa Eugenia Cristina María Teresa Bienvenida Ladislàa de Borbón y Battenberg) (22 June 1909 22 November 2002) was a daughter of King Alfonso XIII of Spain and Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1913 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 145 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 145 Language: French.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. Language: French. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1913. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - French, Pages: : - 142, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 142 142.…