On his visit to Buckingham Palace this week, President Obama had the privilege of viewing some very impressive artifacts. Notes written by George Washington and King George III, original copies of the first edition of Uncle Tom’s Cabin and an $11 million book about birds by John James Audubon (heard of the Audubon Society?) are just a few of the precious items on display there.
In addition to writings by historical figures, the Queen’s collection also features an assortment of paintings, sculpture, drawings and antique furniture to name a few genres. [READ MORE HERE]
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