The Waddesdon Companion Guide
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Meet the Rothschild family and discover the delights of the house and grounds including the art treasures and wine cellars in our bestselling book about Waddesdon Manor. Revised edition, published summer 2018.
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Full description
Now in its sixth edition, the newly updated Waddesdon Companion Guide walks the visitor through Waddesdon’s incredible collection of 18th-century artworks and highlights of the grounds, including the latest acquisitions.
| Paperback | 144 pages |
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| Publisher | The Alice Trust 2008 |
| Size | 238 x 210mm |
