Description: Installation Of His Royal Highness The Duke Of Edinburgh As Chancellor Of The University Of Edinburgh; 4th November 1953 Author: Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Title: Installation Of His Royal Highness The Duke Of Edinburgh As Chancellor Of The University Of Edinburgh; 4th November 1953 Publication: Edinburgh: T. and A. Constable Ltd., 1953 Edition: Limited Edition Description: From the University of Edinburgh, Installation of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh as Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, 4th November 1953. From the library of Field-Marshal Viscount Alanbrooke. Leather bound. Octavo, [iv], 30pp, [1]. Publisher's full blue morocco, seal of the University of Edinburgh in gilt on front cover. Marbled endpapers, decorative gilt turn-ins, top edge gilt. Includes frontispiece portrait of Prince Philip, with two additional black and white photographic illustrations from the event. The installation ceremony took place on the 4th of November 1953, at McEwan Hall, Teviot Row. At this installation ceremony in 1953, Field-Marshal Viscount Alanbrooke was conferred an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, for his leadership during World War II and on the home front. Includes a laid-in copy of an honorary degree document bestowed upon Prince Philip. Near fine. HRH Prince Philip (1921-2021) served as Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh for almost 60 years, retiring his role in 2010. In 2011, he oversaw the installation of his daughter Anne, HRH The Princess Royal, as his successor. Seller ID: 11960 Subject: British Monarchy The First Edition The First Edition offers collectors the finest selection of notable rare books by important world figures. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio and Vero Beach, FL, we take great pride in carrying books that are important around the world, but also in our local community. We're proud members of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), the Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association, the Northern Ohio Bibliophilic Society and the Better Business Bureau of Cincinnati. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Illustrator: From the University of Edinburgh, Installation of His Royal
Publisher: T. and A. Constable Ltd
Year Printed: 1953
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Binding: Leather
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
