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King George V and Queen Consort Mary signed copy of ''The King's Book'', published for the 25th Silver Jubilee anniversary of King George V's monarchy. Raphael Tuck & Sons: London: 1935. The Royal couple signs upon the fly-leaf, ''George R.I. / 1910-1935'' which appears above ''Mary R'' elegantly signed. Contents include: George's 1934 Christmas address that reads in part ''...I send a special greeting to the peoples of my dominions overseas. Through them the family has become a fellowship of free nations...''; mounted black & white official portrait photos of both King and Queen; and essays on each nation governed by the United Kingdom, accompanied by beautiful mounted illustrations. Bound in red leather boards, with silver coat of arms and embossed lettering. Silver edged pages and backstrip. 35pp. book measures 9.50'' x 12.25''. Portraits measure 6'' x 8'' and illustrations measure 6'' x 8.75''. Fading to front board and bumping to corners. Wear on backstrip leather with slight tear and light foxing throughout. Overall very good condition of a captivating book.