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Published by Westbridge Books, Newton Abbot, Devon, UK, 1979
ISBN 10: 0715376497ISBN 13: 9780715376492
Seller: Book Orphanage, McCrae, VIC, Australia
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hardcover, 6½" x 9½", with dust jacket 254 pages Brian Barker describes the development of early evidences of personal power into the glittering symbols of sovereignty - the Crown, the Swords and the Sceptres - the most beautiful and priceless regalia in the world seen by millions each year in the Tower of London and Edinburgh Castle. He traces the legends and history of the Crown Jewels - and people who attempted to steal and destroy them - and the background of the Scottish regalia and rituals as well. Colour and b&w photographs. Small tear in rear of dust jacket. VERY GOOD book in VERY GOOD unclipped dust jacket.