Various — Woburn Abbey and Its Collections

London, Apollo Magazine, 1965 . Hardback. A fascinating and illustrated examination of the collection of Woburn Abbey, signed by one of its most important inhabitants, the 13th Duke of Bedford. Detailing the portraits, family silver, French furniture and Ducal acquisitions of Woburn Abbey.Located in Bedfordshire, Woburn Abbey was founded in 1145, with the current building dating to 1744. With the deer park designed by Humphry Repton and an enormous private collection of Western artwork, including such important painters as Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Landseer, Reynolds, Vernet and Holbein.Signed 'Best wishes, Bedford' by John Ian Robert Russell, the 13th Duke of Bedford (1917-2002). He founded Woburn Safari Park and opened his family seat Woburn Abbey to the public for the first time.Illustrated throughout with the treasures of the Abbey, including colour photographs.With the blind stamp of Sophia Wilson to the endpaper. Loosely inserted are various newspaper clippings and papers from the end of the twentieth century related to Woburn Abbey and the family. In the original paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart, with a little edge wear; boards are slightly sprung. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .