King George the Fifth. His Life and Reign.. This item is unavailable.King George the Fifth. His Life and Reign.

First edition, first impression, handsomely bound. "In 1948 he was commissioned to write the official biography of George V - an awkward assignment skilfully executed; it was published four years later and confirmed his high reputation as a writer. It also earned him a knighthood as KCVO and an honorary fellowship of Balliol (both 1953)" (ODNB). Octavo (225 x 146 mm). With 21 monochrome plates including frontispiece. Near-contemporary green half morocco by Morrell of London, twin black morocco labels, green cloth sides, light green endpapers, top edge gilt. Removed bookplate to front pastedown, pencilled ownership signature dated 1970 to half-title. Spine lightly sunned else a fine copy.