This vintage 1952 hardcover edition of Elizabeth The Queen - The Story of Britain's New Sovereign was written by Marion Crawford, former governess to Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. This book, published by Prentice-Hall in the US, offers a personal perspective on the life of the then-Princess Elizabeth, who had recently ascended to the throne. The publication of "Elizabeth the Queen" caused significant controversy, as it was seen as a betrayal of trust by the royal family. Crawford had agreed to write the book with the Queen Mother's tentative approval, but it was ultimately published under her own name, leading to her complete ostracization from the family. Despite the controversy, the book provides a unique glimpse into the private lives of the young princesses and the daily life of the royal family during that period.
This copy is in used vintage condition with the dust jacket missing and some wear and color loss to the edges of the cloth cover. There is an image of Elizabeth and Phillip from a magazine taped to the front end page, but there are no marked or torn pages and good overall color quality.
Hardcover, 236 pages
5.5 x 8.2 inches
This vintage 1952 hardcover edition of Elizabeth The Queen - The Story of Britain's New Sovereign was written by Marion Crawford, former governess to Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. This book, published by Prentice-Hall in the US, offers a personal perspective on the life of the then-Princess Elizabeth, who had recently ascended to the throne. The publication of "Elizabeth the Queen" caused significant controversy, as it was seen as a betrayal of trust by the royal family. Crawford had agreed to write the book with the Queen Mother's tentative approval, but it was ultimately published under her own name, leading to her complete ostracization from the family. Despite the controversy, the book provides a unique glimpse into the private lives of the young princesses and the daily life of the royal family during that period.
This copy is in used vintage condition with the dust jacket missing and some wear and color loss to the edges of the cloth cover. There is an image of Elizabeth and Phillip from a magazine taped to the front end page, but there are no marked or torn pages and good overall color quality.
Hardcover, 236 pages
5.5 x 8.2 inches
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