Princess Helena (36 results)

Condition: New.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Orders shipped daily from the UK. Professional seller.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 388 pages. 8.58x5.51x1.65 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. PART TWO ONLY! Stiff mauve and tan wraps, in glassine wrap. Modern paintings and sculptures, including Italian, French and other works. 100 pp., lots 581-702, illus. Covers and glassine sleeve mildly tanned, minor loss to glassine at head of spine panel, therwise only slight wear. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Stiff yellow and tan wraps, in glassine wrap. Modern drawings and watercolors, 19th and 20th century engravings, etchings and lithographs. 98 pp., lots 703-820, illus. Covers and glassine sleeve mildly tanned, otherwise only slight wear. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.…

Condition: New. In English.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 416 pages. 8.51x5.43x0.94 inches. In Stock.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A fine original photgraphic portrait. From an original photograph by W & D Downey. Mounted (matted) and ready to frame. A splended opportunity to purchase a portrait of this eminent personage. The fifth child of Queen Victoria. Married Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein.…

Unbound. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. A splendid original antique engraved portrait. . NOT MOUNTED BECAUSE TO LARGE TO DISPATCH MOUNTED - SO WOULD SEND ROLLED IN A LARGE THICK STRONG TUBE, SIZE 21 X 15 INCHES, 52 X 37 CMS, , scarce and unusual. PRINCESS HELENA FREDERICA AUGUSTA OF WALDECK PYRMONT, BRIDE TO BE OF THE DUKE OF ALBANY, AN ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT ENGRAVED IN 1881 .…

Written within one of three red rectangular squares on a page on one side of a leaf detached from 'The Meredith Birthday Book'. In good condition, lightly aged. The Princess's inscription reads 'Victoria of Schleswig Holstein Aug. 2. 1902', and the rest of the page is blank. The word 'Victoria' is underlined, and the upper part of the flourish to the 'V' extends over the top of the rectangle, and the date projects into the margin. On the reverse to the leaf are printed quotations from Meredith for the days 4 to 6 May.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Delve into the life of a fascinating royal figure with 'Alice, grand duchess of Hesse,' a biographical sketch of Princess Alice, daughter of Queen Victoria and Grand Duchess consort of Hesse-Darmstadt. This meticulously prepared edition offers a glimpse into the 19th-century world of European royalty, focusing on Alice's life as a princess of Great Britain and Ireland and her role within the German aristocracy. Explore her story through insightful biographical details and a selection of her personal letters, revealing the character and experiences of a woman who navigated the complexities of royal life. The book includes portraits that offer a visual connection to this historical figure. This biography, authored by Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse herself along with Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, and Karl Sell, presents a unique perspective on a member of the Hesse-Darmstadt royal family. Discover the world of Grand Duchess Alice, a woman whose life continues to captivate those interested in royal history and compelling biographical narratives.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Royal Blue cloth with gilt blocked titles to spine and front on bevel edged boards, 210 x 155 mm approx. Top edge gilt, 416 pp. Portrait frontis of subject with tissue guard + One other such as called for. First Edition 1884. Author not credited - but her younger sister Princess Helena later Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein. The book is from the library of A W Ward one time master of Peterhouse Cambridge with his book plate to front paste down and that of his daughter and son in law Cynthia & John Barnes to free front end paper. (Sir John - late British Ambassador to the Netherlands and previously Israel). Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. Good (Book- moderate shelf wear and soiling to cloth, book plates as above. binding a little floppy but sound with no cracks to end papers).…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Delve into the life of a fascinating royal figure with 'Alice, grand duchess of Hesse,' a biographical sketch of Princess Alice, daughter of Queen Victoria and Grand Duchess consort of Hesse-Darmstadt. This meticulously prepared edition offers a glimpse into the 19th-century world of European royalty, focusing on Alice's life as a princess of Great Britain and Ireland and her role within the German aristocracy. Explore her story through insightful biographical details and a selection of her personal letters, revealing the character and experiences of a woman who navigated the complexities of royal life. The book includes portraits that offer a visual connection to this historical figure. This biography, authored by Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse herself along with Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, and Karl Sell, presents a unique perspective on a member of the Hesse-Darmstadt royal family. Discover the world of Grand Duchess Alice, a woman whose life continues to captivate those interested in royal history and compelling biographical narratives.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A splendid antique portrait, circa 1890. Mounted/matted and ready to frame. Attractive and decorative.

The princess was the third daughter and fifth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. See her entry in the Oxford DNB. Colville, who was 'Master of the Ceremonies' to Queen Victoria, was a talented amateur watercolourist. 3pp, 12mo. Bifolium with mourning border. In good condition, lightly aged. Folded once. She apologises for the delay in thanking him for 'the Sketch you so kindly have sent me. Believe me I am not ungrateful. I have had the house full for the last 10 days have not had a moment to myself.' She considers the sketch 'excellent'. …

See his entry in the Oxford DNB. Both items are in good condition, and each folded once. The second carries the merest trace of grey paper from a mount at one corner. ONE: To E. B. Nicholson, 3 November 1881. 2pp, 12mo. On first leaf of bifolium. Nicholson's letter has been forwarded to him 'here in my country house, where I am for a few days'. It is out of his power 'to promise any assistance to your proposed Magazine. I write very little for the press, having very scanty leisure - and my time being already forestalled by engagements which will occupy whatever leisure I can spare for literature'. TWO: To 'Mr. Lowe'. 2pp, 12mo. Lowe had presumably published his opinion with regard to the death of Princess Mary of Teck's fiancé Prince Albert Victor. 'I cannot refrain from thanking for [sic] your admirable note last note [sic] on the vulgar & heartless proposition to make a purse for the Princess Mary as a solatium for her bereavement. What are we coming to, that any journal pretending to represent British feeling & opinion should have given place in their columns to such a proposition! I am sure that numberless people who are not dead to the instincts of good feeling will thank you for what you said.' He knows that some of those who obtained subscriptions 'for her wedding gifts' welcomed Lowe's words 'with the warmest feeling'. He ends: 'In many cases all the subscriptions have already been returned to the donor.'.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION. Quarto (30 x 22cm), pp.176. Publisher's printed paper wraps, stapled. Paper toned, staples rusted, covers a little marked and worn, some nibbling to top outer corner of the last few pages. A rare survival. Very good. A. A. Milne provides his version of this classic tale with illustrations by E. H. Shepard.…

Condition: Good. Card, 2.5" x 3.5" Oblong. Very Good with slight bowing.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Magnificent full red leather binding with tooled raised binds and gilt lettering on the spine; all gilt page edges and marbled end pages. Illustrated including frontis engraving of Princess Alice in 1878. Leather is supple and binding is tight; previous owner's inscriptions inside and soiling to the end pages. Very uncommon in the U.S. and very uncommon in a full leather binding. Princess Alice (born 1843) was the third child of Queen Victoria and Albert and was considered the most beautiful of the Queen's daughters but her life (and that of her descendants) was engulfed in tragedy and she died at the age of 35 of diphtheria in the Grand Duchy of Hesse in western Germany on the anniversary of her father Albert's death. She was predeceased by her youngest son "Frittie" who fell out of a window and two of her daughters would be executed by the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution including Alix who married Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. Author is her sister, Princess Helena, the third daughter and fifth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.…

1/4 Leather on Cloth Boards. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First ( No Additional printings). Original red 1/4 pigskin with corner tips on red cloth boards. Faint seal of Anchor Line printed on cover, and catalogue of the library of the steamship, Belgravia, printed on both inside covers. This is number 73 of 85 books in the ship's library. Built at Glasgow by D.& W. Henderson in 1881, she was pressed into service to India. After about 40 sailings, she struck rocks at Sheep's Cove, about half-a-mile inside Black Point, near Saint John, on May 22, 1896. Four tugs couldn't budge her. Passengers and cargo were put ashore, and she was auctioned off where she sat. Captain Laird opined the cause to be misreading of the compass. - Saint John Globe. The photo shows worn edges, and there is a previous owner's name as well as general hand soil. A loving portrait of the princess by her sister, and a most exciting provenance. A welcome gift for any collector of royalty or marine history. 415 pp. with substantial index. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Engraved Portraits (illustrator). Book.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

2 pages To the Duchess [of Rutland], looking forward to coming to see her.

First American Edition. Octavo. Princess Alice was the third child and second daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. This is a biography written by her sister Princess Helena. Portrait frontispiece, 407pp, (4)pp. ads at rear, bound in blue cloth over beveled boards stamped in gilt, spine lettering gilt, floral endpaper's previous owner's name and gift inscription, minor shelf wear. A very nice copy.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Oblong 16mo. 2 lines. Two small fragments, pasted together. "Helena / Prs. Christian". - On mourning stationery. Traces of old mounting on verso, somewhat browned.