Honoured By The Queen Letter 2003

Honoured By The Queen

Mrs R I McCarthy, MBE
406B King Street South,
Hastings 4201

Dear Mrs McCarthy

NEW ZEALANDERS HONOURED BY QUEEN & COUNTRY 1952-2002

We‘re now in the final stages of compiling our new book NEW ZEALANDERS HONOURED BY QUEEN & COUNTRY 1952-2002. This is a major new book to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth. However, it appears that your entry has not yet been approved for inclusion.

One of our subscribers said recently: “Your books are one of the great building blocks of our heritage.” The first edition of HONOURED BY THE QUEEN was published in 1994 and included honours recipients from 1952 to 1993. THE NEW ZEALAND ROLL OF HONOUR 1845-1995 followed. This new edition, NEW ZEALANDERS HONOURED BY QUEEN & COUNTRY 1952-2002, includes recipients of honours, decorations and medals from 1952 through to the end of 2002, the whole 50 years of the Queen’s reign.

We already have an entry for you from THE NEW ZEALAND ROLL OF HONOUR 1845-1995 or NEW ZEALAND WHO’S WHO; a copy is in your questionnaire and you can simply make revisions on this rather than completing a new questionnaire. However, it is essential you reply within 7 days of receipt.

Immaculately compiled, elegantly designed, printed and bound to the highest standards, NEW ZEALANDERS HONOURED BY QUEEN & COUNTRY 1952-2002 will be a real collector’s item; it could also be a source of pride for your family, recording your life and awards for future generations. The book is a large and impressive one, A4 in size and in a cased binding. Standard copies are $145 a copy (delivery included within NZ). Slip-cased editions are also available with your name and other details individually gold-blocked. A few leather and cloth edition copies are also available. If you place an order when returning your entry you may include your photograph for printing with your entry. We make no charge whatsoever for entries, and all entries are treated equally; you have the option to purchase a book if you wish, but there is no obligation to do so.

If you have already received a letter about this book by a related mailing, I apologise; please ignore this one if you have already replied. For your updated entry to be included, we need to have a response, as otherwise it will appear out of date, or may have details omitted. I look forward to your prompt reply.

Best wishes for a happy and successful New Year of 2003.

Yours sincerely,

Regards

ALISTER TAYLOR, Editor   10 February 2003

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