A SILVER-PLATED SPOON

JOHN, DUKE OF BEDFORD

PAN BOOKS, 1962 – PAPERBACK -  SIGNED BY AUTHOR

SYNOPSIS: JOHN, DUKE OF BEDFORD AND HIS CHAOTIC HERITAGE...

Pulling no punches and respecting no-one, the famous ‘Showman Duke’ tells of his magnificent home, Woburn Abbey and of the scandals and eccentricities of his forebears.

His father and grandfather were utterly selfish, opinionated men, hating the world and each other.

His own childhood – never sent to school, he was brought up in a loveless world of tutors and servants, learning only at sixteen that he was heir to dukedom.

Succeeding the title in 1953, the new duke found the magnificent Woburn a chaos of neglect and ruin, but still eternally lovely.  Would Death Duties devour all this splendour?

How the Abbey was saved, its priceless contents and superb park preserved for the enjoyment of thousands, completes these refreshingly candid memoirs of one of to-day’s most colourful personalities.

BOOK INFORMATION: 1962 paperback edition of John, Duke of Bedford’s memoir A Silver Plated Spoon published by Pan Books Ltd. The title page of the book has been hand signed by the author in blue biro with the following note – ‘To Kathleen | With the author’s Best Wishes’. It is in good condition for its age, though there is some minor damage and creasing to the outer cover and spine, and some yellowing of the pages. The binding is secure, the pages are free of marks and tears, and there is no fading. Don’t miss the chance to pick up a rare signed copy of this engrossing book at a bargain price.  Please see my other listings for more classic books.

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