Birds and Flowers of the Castle of Mey and Balmoral

Very Good used hardcover in dust jacket.  Slight foxing to top edge.  Some creasing and fading to edges of dj.

An insightful, unique and beautiful collection of fifty watercolors commissioned and approved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.  

Painted by the renowned wildlife artist James Alder, the subjects are selected from Their Majesties' personal favorite birds and flowers.  The watercolors were crafted durig many journeys to the Castle of Mey and Balmoral. This book brings together, in a single volume, a series of meticulous and fascinating illustrations that will caprivate anyone who loves birds and flowers and appreciates the beauty of nature in art.