M. M. Reese THE ROYAL OFFICE OF MASTER OF THE HORSE Double Signed Slipcased Limited Edition
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M. M. Reese THE ROYAL OFFICE OF MASTER OF THE HORSE Double Signed Slipcased Limited Edition
Limited edition slipcased hardback of THE ROYAL OFFICE OF MASTER OF THE HORSE by M. M. Reese and published by Threshold Books Limited in 1976. Signed by the Duke of Beaufort and Max Reese on the title page. Number 81 out of 150 copies printed. Gilt page edges.The book is in near fine condition (maroon cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine and front) with a tiny bit of loss to the lettering on the spine. The book is in a near fine gold decorated slipcase which has no more than light handling and storage wear. No dust jacket as issued. Internally the pages are clean and tight and there are no tears or other inscriptions.
The Master of the Horse is the third great officer of the Royal Household, ranking immediately below the Lord Steward and the Lord Chamberlain. Today the Master of the Horse is mainly a ceremonial office and seldom is seen apart from on state occasions, and particularly when the Sovereign is mounted. Such events as the State Opening of Parliament and Trooping the Colour will see the Master of the Horse in attendance. The office of Master of the Horse was at one time of political importance and influence to the monarch. This began to decline in the early 18th century. In the 19th century, the three offices (Lord Chamberlain, Lord Steward and Master of the Horse) were considered political and switched during changes in the government. A restructuring took place in 1924 after the Royal Household conducted a review. The three offices then became permanent non-political appointments.
As a relative and very close friend of the Royal Family, 10th Duke of Beaufort held the office of Master of the Horse for 42 years (19361978), the longest to hold the position.
This book is published to celebrate his forty years as Master: a period of office lasting longer by almost a decade than that of any of his seventy-four predecessors.
360 pages including Notes on the Masters, Sources of Illustrations and Index
ISBN: 0901366900
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