King of England, later Duke of Windsor. The eldest son of George V and Queen Mary, Edward grew up in fearful awe of both his strict, remote parents and his royal destiny. Though popular with his subjects for his unpretentious manner and concern for social problems, the king was inwardly troubled. Seeking the affection and understanding denied him by his upbringing, he found an American divorcée, Wallis Simpson, and chose to renounce the throne he held for less than a year in order to marry “the woman I love.” Signed book: A King’s Story: The Memoirs of the Duke of Windsor. NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1951. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 435 pages. Signed and inscribed on a royal bookplate which was loosely affixed to the second free end page, “To Jack Bacal, Edward, Duke of Windsor 1966,” and Wallis, Duchess of Windsor.” Accompanied by a 1966 TLS from the private secretary of the Duke and Duchess, acknowledging the signatures, as well as its original mailing envelope. In fine condition, with light wear to dustjacket. R&R COA.
