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QUEEN VICTORIA (1819-1901). More Leaves from the Journal of...
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QUEEN VICTORIA (1819-1901). More Leaves from the Journal of a Life in the Highlands, from 1862 to 1882. London: Smith, Elder, &Co., 1884. 8vo. Illustrated with frontispiece portrait of Queen Victoria and 12 plates. [xii], [1]-404 pp. Publisher's full green cloth over beveled boards, boards and spine stamped in gilt, floral endleaves (spine toned and edgeworn, some rubbing, soiling, edgewear to boards, upper corners bumped, front hinge starting, some occasional toning, thumbsoiling in text). Very good.EARLY EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY QUEEN VICTORIA TO HER COUSIN, PRINCE EDWARD OF SAXE-WEIMAR ON THE FIRST BLANK: ?To Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar from his affectionate Cousin Victoria R. Osbourne Feb: 12. 1884.-? Prince Edward (1823-1902) was Queen Victoria's cousin and a naturalized (he was born in Germany) British Army officer, eventually rising to the rank of Major General. He was Queen Victoria's Aide-de-Camp for several years. An excellent association. Measurements: 10"L x 9"W x 2"H.
