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PEERAGE FOR TRADE - A History of the Royal Warrant |
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fascinating story, specially commissioned and published by the Royal
Warrant Holders Association to mark the Golden Jubilee in 2002, in which
Her Majesty The Queen celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of her
accession to the throne.
The book combines a
good read with good history as it unfolds the story of a unique
institution.
The celebrated
author Tim Heald has written extensively on different aspects of royalty
and the Royal Family, notably as Prince Phillip's authorised biographer.
The book traces the
history of Royal Warrant holding from mediaeval times to the present day
with additional chapters dedicated to the history and activities of the
Windsor, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Sandringham Associations.
Comprehensive appendices include details of various committees and
officers of the Associations, along with a full listing of Warrant Holders
from 1900 to the present day. Fully indexed. |
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Published in hardback on 29th October 2001 at £25.
In
addition, a presentation leather-bound version is available at £150.
Contact the Secretary to order The
Royal Warrant Holders Association
No.
1 Buckingham Place,
London SW1E 6HR
Tel: (+44)(0) 207 828 2268
Fax: (+44)(0) 207 828 1668
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| The
book contains over 100 full colour illustrations and over 60 mono
illustrations beautifully reproduced on 150 gram coated art paper.
Some examples can be seen below: |
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| The
exterior of Floris' Jermyn Street shop, displaying the Royal Arms of King
George IV, dating from 1820.
Source: J. Floris
Ltd. |
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King
George IV, after his coronation in 1820, wearing full garter robes and
painted by Sir Thomas Laurence.
Source: National
Gallery of Ireland, courtesy of The Bridgman Art Library. |
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| A
customer is weighed on the 18th century scales which still stand in the
front room of Berry Bros' shop in St. James's Street, London.
Photo: Courtesy
Berry Bros & Rudd Ltd. |
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