Charles, Prince of Wales, Anthony Holden — 1st Edition

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Charles, Prince of Wales, Anthony Holden — 1st Edition

Name: Charles, Prince of Wales, Anthony Holden — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: London, George Weidenfeld & Nicolson Limited, 1979

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [xxii], 313.

Condition Report Near Fine. The burgundy cloth boards remain exceptionally clean and sharp, displaying tight corners and entirely unoxidized, bright gilt tooling to the spine and front medallion. The binding itself is remarkably tight, suggesting the book has seen little, if any, reading wear. Internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and free from foxing or significant age-toning, with a clean and unmarked text block. The high-gloss dust jacket remains unclipped and vibrant, showing only the most trivial rubbing to the spine head and a minute nick to the rear spine fold.

Catalogue Note This is a First UK Edition of Anthony Holden's acclaimed biography, retaining its original dust jacket and incorporating monochrome photographic plates throughout.

This particular copy is distinguished by a contemporary authorial presentation inscription to the title page: "for Charles: with all good wishes and many thanks for all your kindness / Anthony Holden / Southport / 16 Oct 79".

While standard first editions of this work are ubiquitous on the open market, copies authentically inscribed by Holden in the month of publication are scarce, elevating this volume's appeal for collectors of British royal biographies and twentieth-century historical profiles.

Published just before the seismic public shifts in the British royal family's narrative, Anthony Holden’s Charles, Prince of Wales remains a cornerstone biography of the current monarch. Drawing on unprecedented access and Holden’s astute journalistic eye, the work provides a definitive and surprisingly intimate portrait of the Prince as a young man coming to terms with his destiny. This deeply researched account captures the weight of royal duty, the complexities of public protocol, and the personal struggles of a prince balancing ancient tradition with modern expectations.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Anthony Holden

Book Publisher: George Weidenfeld & Nicolson Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Autobiography, Biography & Memoirs

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 335

Book Publication Year: 1979

Book Publication Date: October 11, 1979

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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