1951 A King's Story: The Memoirs of H.R.H. The Duke of Windsor K.G."– First Ed

Condition Notes: Book Condition: Acceptable.Exterior: The red cloth boards show heavy discoloration and water staining on both the front and rear covers. Spine shows fading and fraying at the crown.Interior: Binding is intact. The illustrated map endpapers remain bright and legible. Text and photographs are complete and readable throughout. Some toning and signs of age are present.Notable Features: Includes a signature-style print of “Edward” in the acknowledgments, and photos of the Duke's life and adventures. No dust jacket included.

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Binding: Hardback

Language: English

Author: H.R.H. The Duke of Windsor

Original/Reproduction: Original

Publisher: Cassell and Company Ltd., London

Original/Facsimile: Original

Year Printed: 1951

"A King's Story: The Memoirs of H.R.H. The Duke of Windsor K.G." – 1951 First Edition

This listing features the 1951 first British edition of A King's Story, the personal memoirs of H.R.H. The Duke of Windsor (formerly King Edward VIII). This deeply personal account explores the Duke's royal upbringing, his military service, and most notably, his controversial abdication of the British throne in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson.

Published by Cassell & Co. Ltd., this edition includes 22 pages of gravure illustrations and offers an intimate portrait of royal life and international travels in the early 20th century.

Product Details:

• Title: A King's Story: The Memoirs of H.R.H. The Duke of Windsor K.G.

• Author: H.R.H. The Duke of Windsor

• Publisher: Cassell and Company Ltd., London

• Year of Publication: 1951 (First Published in Great Britain)

• Binding: Red Cloth Hardcover with gilt crest and lettering

• Illustrations: Includes 22 pages of gravure photos and illustrated endpapers with a world map

• Pages: Complete

• Language: English

• Genre: Memoir, Royal Biography, Historical Nonfiction

Condition:

• Book Condition: Acceptable.

• Exterior: The red cloth boards show heavy discoloration and water staining on both the front and rear covers. Spine shows fading and fraying at the crown.

• Interior: Binding is intact. The illustrated map endpapers remain bright and legible. Text and photographs are complete and readable throughout. Some toning and signs of age are present.

• Notable Features: Includes a signaturestyle print of “Edward” in the acknowledgments, and photos of the Duke's life and adventures. No dust jacket included.

Highlights:

• Reveals rare insight into royal life, political pressures, and personal reflections from one of Britain’s most controversial monarchs.

• Richly illustrated with photographs and maps tracing the Duke’s travels from 1919 to 1935.

• A fascinating narrative that combines history, politics, and personal sacrifice.

Collector's Note:

A musthave for readers interested in 20thcentury monarchy, British history, or royal biographies. Despite exterior wear, this copy remains a valuable and readable edition of an iconic royal memoir.