WINDSOR, Edward, Duke of (1894-1972). A King's Story: The Memoirs of the Duke of Windsor. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1951. LIMITED EDITION, number 56 of 385 copies SIGNED BY WINDSOR.
Sale 945 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
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Nov 9, 2021
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Nov 10, 2021
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Estimate
$500 -
$600
Sold for $1,625
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Lot Description
WINDSOR, Edward, Duke of (1894-1972). A King's Story: The Memoirs of the Duke of Windsor. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1951.
8vo. Title-page with woodblock printed in red, frontispiece, photographic illustrations. Original publisher’s red morocco gilt, spine in 6 compartments with 5 raised bands, gilt-lettered in two, top edge gilt, others uncut, turn-ins gilt, watered silk doublures; red cloth slipcase (some minor fading to spine).
LIMITED EDITION, number 56 of 385 copies SIGNED BY WINDSOR.
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