The Early Years of the Prince Consort

5R, 1867 Presentation copy to her (Queen Victoria) long standing Page, Gilbert Sprague Notes The early years of Prince Albert, the Prince Consort of Queen Victoria, were marked by a diligent education and a strong sense of duty. Born on August 26, 1819, in Schloss Rosenau, Coburg, Albert was the second son of Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, and Louise of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg. He received a rigorous education in various European universities, excelling in arts, sciences, and languages. His upbringing instilled in him a profound sense of responsibility and a desire to contribute to public life. These formative years laid the foundation for his later role as a supportive and influential consort to Queen Victoria, focusing on social reform, education, and the arts. Description Brown leather binding with gold tooling on front, back and spine, some detaching inner front board, some rubbing on edges, overall intact, good condition.