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Author Victoria Botana de Beauvau-Craon, Photographs by Miguel Flores-Vianna, Foreword by Jean-Louis Deniot A dazzling tour of Château de Haroué, the epitome of opulent French style and one of today’s must-see examples of vibrant eighteenth-century architecture and design. Located in a remote village in the Lorraine region of northeastern France, the estate of Château de Haroué is an unrivaled treasure of Gallic culture and heritage. Built between 1720 and 1729 for Marc de Beauvau, Prince de Beauvau-Craon, constable of Lorraine and viceroy of Tuscany, his descendents have inhabited the castle and kept it going in high style ever since. Throughout the pages of this volume, readers are invited to discover the château’s impressive architecture and fashionably chic interior design. Newly commissioned photographs by leading interiors photographer Miguel Flores-Vianna alongside archival documents offer unprecedented access to 82 sumptuous rooms, which are enlivened by dynamic tapestries and family portraits, a breathtaking artwork collection, and stately antique furniture. Informative texts by Victoria Botana de Beauvau, one of France’s preeminent modern-day aristocrats and an It girl in Parisian society, paint a picture of the castle’s architectural splendors, lifestyle, notable events, and her family’s unique approach to keeping history alive—all published in an exquisitely crafted book, with creative direction by Peter Copping, worthy of this stunning property. About the author Victoria Botana de Beauvau is a creative director and producer. Miguel Flores-Vianna is a renowned Argentine-born, London-based photographer whose images regularly appear in Architectural Digest and Cabana magazine...

- Rare photograph of "The Lost Prince", Prince John - Clear, bold and rare example of his autograph Prince John (1905-1919) was the youngest son of Q...

The World's 50 Best Short Novels Set of 10 Red Cover 1929 Funk and Wagnalls. All together they measure 6 in. x 4 in. x 8 in. Unique and rare complete collection of 10 editions from 1...

The first survey of the Classic 20th century houses that defined American Midwestern modernism. Famed as the birthplace of that icon of twentieth-century architecture, the skyscraper, Chicago also cultivated a more humble but no less consequential form of modernism–the private residence. Modern in the Middle: Chicago Houses...

Original yacht blueprint from the famous naval architect John G Alden of State St, Boston. The vessel represented is a fifty three foot power cruiser with two masts. Large main cabin...

The Prince Of Wales By Alfred Munnings. A rare and signed Sir Alfred Munnings coloured lithograph of H.R.H The Prince Of Wales, sat astride his chestnut hunter, Forest Witch...

Prince Leopold was the eighth and last child of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria. He inherited the gene for haemophilia on his mother’s side, which caused his early death following a fall at age 30. This authentic half inch strand of Prince Leopold’s hair is an intriguing piece of royal memorabilia...

This is a large vintage book, The Story of British Sporting Prints by Captain Frank Siltzer. An English, hard bound reference book of engravings, da...

Vintage 1929 Art Deco "Rondelight Junior" flint table lighter by Ronson featuring enameled black ball with chrome accents.

Prince Charles is the son of Queen Elizabeth II and next in line to British throne. In 1984 he married Lady Diana Spencer in one of the most watched TV broadcasts of all time. Tragically, the princess died in a car crash in 1997. He remarried to Lady Camilla Parker-Bowles in 2005. In addition to his official duties, Prince Charles is a keen campaigner for the environment. He's also known for his passionate criticism of modernist architecture. His sons, Prince Charles and Prince Harry, and their glamorous partners have revived interest in the British monarchy around the world. This authentic half inch strand of Prince Charles’ hair...

Author: Kline, Otis Adelbert. Title: The Planet of Peril. Publisher: Chicago: A. C. McClurg & Co.,1929. Description: First Edition. 1 vol., hardbound, original brown stamp...

Milne, A.A., By Way of Introduction. London: Methuen & Co., Ltd., 1929. First edition, first printing, signed on title page. Original printed dust jacket with a custom, clamshell case. This is a first edition of A.A. Milne's By Way of Introduction. Milne has signed the book on the title page in blue ink. The book is presented with its original beige dust jacket. It was published out of London by Methuen & Co., Ltd., in 1929. This book features a collection of introductions written by Alan Alexander Milne (1882-1956). The collection of essays and excerpts were written for various publications and compiled by Milne. The work shows off his accessible and sometimes humorous writing style, recognizable from his children's books. There is a selection of his critical work included in the volume, as well a piece about his philosophical approach to writing children's books throughout his career, and even a few details about his Winnie the Pooh character, Christopher Robin. Milne was best known for his children's book series Winnie the Pooh. Included in the back of the book is a loose pamphlet advertising the Pooh series as "the most popular gift books...