The Private Album of Queen Victoria's German Governess Baroness Lehzen by Michaela Blankart and Siegfried H Hirsch

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Tiny mark on tail foredge. Interior and binding are still excellent.

A remarkable collection of keepsakes from Queen Victoria, highlighting the long relationship between the monarch and her German nanny, who guided her through years of court intrigue.

The book documents the lifelong friendship and demonstrates the closeness of 2 people, different in rank and upbringing, that never ceased even after the Baroness left the court in 1842.

Includes colour copies and explanations of keepsakes contained in the album, including locks of Queen Victoria's hair, fabric samples, photographs, drawings and letters.

Limited numbered edition 1229 of 1999.