Strickland, Agnes, Lives of the Queens of England, From the Norman Conquest. Philadelphia: George Barrie & Sons, (1902-03). Sixteen volumes.

Beautifully bound and richly illustrated "Alexandra Edition" of Strickland's detailed history, number 7 of only 7 set copies printed on Japan vellum. Each of the approximately 250 illustrations printed in quadruple suite: one on Holland handmade paper and hand-colored; one on India paper; one on papier de Chine; and one on Japanese vellum, including portraits, scenes and views. Each volume bound in full Morocco, with a hand-painted portrait of one of the queens set into the full Morocco doublure inside the front cover.