Treasures of The British Museum

0021510 British Museum; King and Queen, 1952-1953 bronze Treasures of The British Museum Marjori Caygill The British Museum Press London Hardback coffee-table book presenting highlights spanning the collections of The British Museum. Includes "Story of The British Museum" section. Mention of Moore page 216 illustration shows an Egyptian Limestone statue of husband and wife said to be inspiration for Moore's King and Queen 1952-53 bronze (LH 350). One Moore illus: page 230 Wrecked Omnibus and Figures in Underground Shelter 1940-41 drawing (HMF 1578). Incorrectly titled in book.