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‘ Queen Elizabeth H OWns the finest art collection in lthe world, amassed by King Henry VIII, George 1, [George IV. and OtheI‘S. and has an unparalleled {collection of Jewellery, prints, books, porcelain and {even rare stamps. In addition, the Queen has unique wealth in such buildings as Sandringham and Balmoral. The British monarch is, as one court observer once remarked, “the , Rolls Royce of monarchy.” Few people have the opportunity of seeing even a ‘small part of this fairytale collection and unique assembly. This year, a British Broadcasting Corporation television series enabled millions to get a glimpse of part of this royal heritage. Viewers were given an unprecedented look at the incredible works of art and l inside the royal buildings. . _ . A new, substantial and Impresswe bOOk, “Royal :‘ Heritage" by J . H, Plumb and _Huw Wheldon, that has ‘been published by the BBC 1n assoc1ation _with the 5 television series is now available. ThlS book 1s a truly w.s__-A_ . .7», ._ , .. ‘ .s my memorable work and should be in every library in ; Canada and also in the personal library of everyone 1 who loves beautiful things. Here is a magnificent pot pourri of pictures, . complemented by a superb text. The quality of the full color plates is exceptionally high. The book is a ‘ masterful work and magnificent in scope. ‘ The 360â€"page book is divided into Seven partsy each giving a substantial look at the glory of the Medieval Kings; the Stuarts; the Hanoverians. George VI; Victoria and Albert; and the Twentieth, Century. l It is a long time since this reviewer has so 1 thoroughly enjoyed reading a book, and this is a book 1‘ that will be turned to time and again, it will become an l old friend. ‘ l ”Royal Heritage”, the story of . . , \ Builders and Collectors, is obtainable $182351 afggygi l Methuen Publications, a division of Th C 0 ll . Company Ltd. It is priced at $27.50, a f ' e _arsfwe 1 gem of a book. all‘ prlce or a