I have behind me, not only the splendid traditions and the annals of more than a thousand years, but the living strength and majesty of the Commonwealth and Empire, of societies old and new, of lands and races different in history and origins but all, by God's will, united in spirit and in aim. From Queen Elizabeth's speech on Coronation night

{HISTORY}

Published in June 1953 to celebrate and commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, this 140-page book details all the events and preparations leading up to the big day. Sharing intimate photographs, stories and details of the royal family along with information on previous royal coronations from other Queen's perspectives, this book is a fascinating look at the royal family and the pageantry that has surrounded the monarchy for centuries.

If you are a fan of the show The Crown, you'll have particular fun reading first-hand about the people, places, and situations that the show portrays. With exciting narrative by British writer, Gordon Beckles, you'll feel as if you were there in London awash in royal fever yourself along with all the city residents readying to crown their Queen. A remarkable collector's item for any history fan, pop-culture lover and royal family aficionado, this vintage book is a lovely look into a world that continuously remains intriguing no matter what the decade. 

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

- Coverboard features a gold raised seal featuring a cameo of Queen Elizabeth

- 140 pages 

- Contains hundreds of black and white and color photographs of the royal family, the city of London and the coronation ceremony.

- Lavishly illustrated by John Musgrave Wood

{CONDITION}

The cover boards bear small spots and light stains which give it a pretty character and aged patina. The spine is tight and all pages are clean, bright and intact. on a handful of pages at the bottom the pages bear small rips (see photos) as happens sometimes with the aging of vintage paper. This was caused most likely as a previous owner turned the pages quickly from the bottom instead of slowly from the sides. None of the rips affect the ability to read the book. Gift inscription on inside endpaper.

{SIZE}

Measures 8.5" inches (width) x 10.5" inches (length) x .5" inch depth

{GIFT IDEA!}

Wrap up even more royal family fun with this vintage 1950's Homer Laughlin Windsor Rose platter.