Harold Wheeler - The Story of Seventy Momentous Years: The Life and Times of King George V

London, Odhams Press, 1936. First edition. Cloth. A superior first edition copy of this fascinating illustrated biography of King George V, a tribute in occasion of his death in 1936. The first edition of this work, in the uncommon and unclipped dustwrapper. Comprising the biography of King George V edited by Harold Wheeler as a tribute to his death in 1936. Looking not only at the life of the sovereign, who serves as the King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India. A thorough volume, it also looks at society in the United Kingdom from the year in which George V was born until his death in 1936. Including the fashion of the time, the sports and sportsman, the stars of Queen Victoria's days, the introduction of motor cars, and much more. With a highlight and description of important events, such as the rise of socialism, communism, fascism, Irish republicanism, and the Indian independence movement, all events that changed the political landscape of the British Empire.  A charming and thorough book working as an ode to George V.Profusely illustrated throughout with photographs in black and white.  in the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally excellent with only minor shelfwear. The dustwrapper is unclipped and sound with chipping to the head and tail of the spine and slight edge wear, as well as some closed tears horizontally to the spine and to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the odd spot to the occasional leaf. Profusely illustrated throughout with photographs in black and white. Near Fine . Ill.: Unnamed. Near Fine/Good Only.

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