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PRINCESS VICTORIA, DUCHESS OF KENT, WIFE OF PRINCE EDWARD, DUKE OF KENT, 4TH DAUGHTER OF PRINCE FRANZ, DUKE OF SAXE-COBURG-SAALFELD (1786-1861)
Watercolour album VI
c. 1850-60sRCIN 970332
The display of books includes literature, music and drama, science, antiquities, and art. The coloured spine labels indicate the subject classification of each work. Many are presentation copies, inscribed to the Queen and Prince by their authors and decoratively bound. Very personal volumes include the velvet-bound Bible and prayer book given to the couple by the Duchess of Kent on their wedding day.
Nos. 307–352
Nos. 307–352
