DESCRIPTION A stunning portrayal of The British monarchy’s rich and storied heritage which has been preserved for centuries, and “The Queen’s People” made with Royal Household approval, presents a magnificent collection of photography that brings Queen Elizabeth II and important members of Her Majesty’s court to life as rarely seen before. Featuring forty-two unique portraits by prominent British photographer Hugo Rittson Thomas, this hand-bound limited-edition volume captures the pageantry of the Royal Court’s intricate ceremonial dress and regalia, and highlights the pride each individual takes in serving his or her nation and sovereign. A historical essay by the Garter Principal King of Arms completes this grand tome. IN THE DETAILS: Ultimate Collection curates culture from around the world and across the ages. Hand-bound using traditional techniques, with color plates hand-tipped on art-quality paper, each page of this limited-edition series bears the unique imprint of the artisan. LIMITED EDITION: #330/2500 PAGE COUNT: 144 pages NUMBER OF ILLUSTRATIONS: 100 LANGUAGE: English RELEASED: June 2016 DIMENSIONS Inch: W 15.51 x L 18.62 x D 3 in Centimetres: W 47.29 x L 39.39 x D 7.62 cm COVER MATERIALS Hand-Bound limited edition in a luxury clamshell case ISBN: 9781614285298 WEIGHT: 7.71 Kilo ASSOULINE:- Since its beginnings in 1994, Assouline has been dedicated to creating books that are as informational as they are beautiful works of art. The respect for the product and the process of creation is evident in every facet – the traditional technique of hand-binding covers, the imagery that transports the reader to another place and time, the luxurious thickness of each page. Known worldwide for bringing luxury to the publishing industry, Assouline produces one-of-a-kind books on fashion, art, architecture, photography, design, and travel, weaving a story of L’Art de Vivre with every publication. This book sold in Harrods London for £1000 / €1200 This book would grace any coffee table anywhere in the world, a piece of art furniture and a real showpiece at almost half a metre in length, a beautiful and rare Limited edition. Condition: Generally very good, no rips, or creasing. The book itself is in as new condition, there are some slight minor marks to the outer slip case but nothing to affect the stability or overall appearance and no damage. Shipping: 10 kilos - DHL, Hermes, Royal Mail, FedEx. Please review our 100% Catawiki reviews