James Chambers — The Norman Kings

London, Weidenfeld and Nicholson , 1981. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce historical work about the four Norman Kings, profusely illustrated with artwork and photographs. The first edition. A very scarce work. With the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. A compelling history exploring how the Normans strengthened and united the Saxon kingdom, with a look into each of the four Norman kings - William I, William Rufus, Henry I and Stephen. Richly illustrated throughout in colour and monochrome. Written by James Chambers, with an introduction by Antonia Fraser, a British author of history, novels, biographies and detective fiction. In the original cloth binding. With the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with minor shelf wear. Bookplate of one Stephani A. H. Weetman to the front pastedown. Dust wrapper is very smart, with light edge wear and sunning to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the occasional spot. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Near Fine.