Ponsonby Recollections 1951 Three Reigns Hardcover Stained Copy

Condition Notes: Book Condition: Acceptable.Exterior: The red cloth cover shows significant wear with notable fading, discoloration, and staining on both front and back. The spine is still legible, but has rubbing to the gold lettering and some softening at the ends.Interior: The book is intact and complete, but the inner boards and endpapers show clear water staining. There is a personal inscription written in pen on the front flyleaf. Pages are clean with mild age toning; no major tears or missing pages.

Binding: Hardback

Language: English

Author: Sir Frederick Ponsonby (First Lord Sysonby)

Publisher: Eyre & Spottiswoode, London

Year Printed: 1951

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

"Recollections of Three Reigns" by Sir Frederick Ponsonby – 1951 Reprint, Eyre & Spottiswoode

This is the 1951 reprint edition of Recollections of Three Reigns, the memoirs of Sir Frederick Ponsonby, First Lord Sysonby, edited and prepared for press by Colin Welch. Ponsonby, who served in the royal court during the reigns of Queen Victoria, Edward VII, and George V, offers an insightful and intimate look into royal life and court affairs during a transformative period of British history.

This hardcover copy was published by Eyre & Spottiswoode, London, and reflects a mid20th century reissue of a historic political and royal memoir.

Product Details:

• Title: Recollections of Three Reigns

• Author: Sir Frederick Ponsonby (First Lord Sysonby)

• Editor: Colin Welch

• Publisher: Eyre & Spottiswoode, London

• Year: 1951 (Reprint, originally published November 1951)

• Binding: Hardcover (no dust jacket)

• Pages: Complete

• Language: English

• Genre: History, Memoirs, Royalty, Political Biography

Condition:

• Book Condition: Acceptable.

• Exterior: The red cloth cover shows significant wear with notable fading, discoloration, and staining on both front and back. The spine is still legible, but has rubbing to the gold lettering and some softening at the ends.

• Interior: The book is intact and complete, but the inner boards and endpapers show clear water staining. There is a personal inscription written in pen on the front flyleaf. Pages are clean with mild age toning; no major tears or missing pages.

• Dust Jacket: Not included.

Why Collect This Edition?

• Offers rare insight into the lives of British monarchs from someone who worked intimately with them.

• A compelling read for royal history enthusiasts and collectors of British political memoirs.

• A vintage 1950s edition—ideal for display or reading as a primary historical source.

Please Note: This is a wellworn, vintage copy. Best suited for readers, researchers, or collectors who appreciate aged character and are not seeking a pristine copy.