Author: GARRETT, RICHARD
Title: Royal Travel
Description: Poole, Dorset, Blandford Press. 1982, First Edition. (ISBN: 0713711825). Hard Cover, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. A Fine unmarked copy with near Fine dustjacket which is not price clipped. 240 pages. The author reveals the little told story of Britain's monarchy on the move - whether it be an early king's progress thrugh the realm or the present Queen's trip to the farthermost parts of the Commonwealth. Coaches, yachts, horseless carriages and aeroplanes; the various methods of transport are described in detail, with special attention paid to the travelling done by Queen Elizabeth II and to the intricate planning that precedes each journey. Profusely illustrated with photographs, paintings and period engravings. NOT EX LIB A HEAVY VOLUME OF 0.93 KILO UNPACKED WEIGHT WHICH MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING COST 23. Fine/Near Fine.

Keywords: British Royal Travel, Livery and Lodgings, Royalty Afloat, Royalty on Trains, Royal Yacht Britannia, Queen Elizabeth II 0713711825


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