Mar 11, 2009 i have an official souvenir programme from the coronation of king george vi and queen elizabeth 12 may 1937. Please pick up within 48 hours of saying sold, listed on other pages, first to pick up, no holds. The medallion we feature on this page is the official medallion, struck by the royal mint. Please see all pictures for damage as you can see from the pictures there is a lot of damage to the book but it is still readable. Unfollow 1953 queen elizabeth coronation souvenir to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Detailed information about the coin medal, edward viii coronation, exonumia, with pictures and collection and swap management.
A 1937 coronation souvenir bread knife, in original box, together with eight letter openers including ivory, and a novelty nut cracker in the form of a pair of legs, long 10 lot 174. While this is the coronation souvenir book 1937 it covers in incredible photographic and written form the entire period that just is in the excellent film the kings speech. A few very minor nicks at the edges and joins of folds, otherwise very good. Help identifying coronation related stamplike labels george vi i have incomplete sets of brown, green, mauve and grey. The initial idea was to prepare four low value definitives for the most highly used denominations and one or. It is packed with black and white photographs from the files of the daily express including 8 full color plates with lots of captions. If you click on each page of the album it will open in a separate window for a full sized view. Would make a fine addition to any british royalty or penknife collection, practical piece, or authentic period prop. A 1937 coronation souvenir bread knife, in original box. George vi coronation medal, unnamed as issued and army long service and. Coronation souvenir and guide, don the spiritual signific. Due to the weight of this book there will be extra postage costs. A 1937 daily express coronation souvenir book 1937 coronation of king george vi art editor ivor castle royal souvenir vintage royalty royal collectible the hardcover book has embossed cloth covers. Sydney philatelics grahame fudge browse our comprehensive lists and almost complete quality stocks of 1937 coronation available online.
If you are interested in any other product bargains then please take a look in our ebay shop. Weekly illustrated coronation souvenir and guide george vi 1937. From the death of the king, thru edwards coronation and abdication to pursue marriage and a life with mrs. Many thanks yet again to inglis for sending me these scans. Coronation souvenir book 1937 by gordon beckles 1st edition. Wallace simpson, to the coronation of king george vi. A number of years ago, a gentleman from england sent me a document outlining the various varieties of the set. In the centre is the crown of england, while the names of the king and queengeorge vi. All pages are intact, but the dust jacket may be missing. These have variously been issued in gold, silver, copper, or bronze, and have also been issued in a number of sizes. Coronation souvenir book 1937 by gordon beckles abebooks. A very attractive and informative book on the queens coronation in 1953 and the massive preparations that went into it. Some of the subjects have very tenuous links to the coronation. The date set for the coronation was the same as had originally been set for edward 12th may 1937.
Its the preparations that i found to be the most interesting from the designs of norman hartnell for the queens gown, and discovering that he also designed the gowns for other ladies of the royal family, and the maidsofhonour attending the queen. The more common double use is the coronation goodwill flight which is listed in this work. Lovely coronation souvenir book 1953 used just a handful of times. A unique piece of australian history is this vintage patinated white metal souvenir token to commemorate the coronation of their majesties. A 1937 coronation souvenir bread knife, in original box, tog. See todays coronation plates 1937 for sale, best offer and auction. King george v1 coronation souviner 1937 pressed glass dish with handle pressed glass basket form with scalloped edges and little studded highlights on underside to form the decoration and lettering dimensions. Daily express first hback gold boards vg 160pp extensive bw photos several in colour 12 x 10 5 1400g, 1937.
Coronation souvenir book 1937 by gordon beckles a large coronation souvenir book by gordon beckles. Souvenir two blade penknife commemorating the 1937 coronation of king george vi. This is a good example of the commemorative medal distributed to victorian school children to celebrate the coronation of king george vi in 1937. Obverse the obverse features a profile portrait of george vi facing right, with the inscription. See todays coronation mugs 1937 king for sale, best offer and auction. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book tells by words and pictures, the story of two royal brothers. Complete rock family trees, bear witness to a time this book restores some of. King george vi souvenir collector spoon 1937 anointing coronation. It also has anointing spoon used in coronation ceremony since xii century. I have an official souvenir programme from the coronation of.
The first was in 1937 for his coronation, and the second issue was in 1951 for the festival of britain. Aerosmiths greatest hits alone approach that valued the feel of the music. The coronation of queen elizabeth ii on june 2 nd 1953 was marked, as was that of her father king george vi in 1937, with the production of inexpensive massproduced souvenir accessories. Book mainly consists of monochrome photos with a little text. Edward viii who only reigned for 10 months before abdication, and his brother george vi whose coronation this celebrates. The finial has a picture of king george vi and queen elizabeth on it. Buy weekly illustrated coronation souvenir and guide, westminster abbey may 12 1937 by none given isbn. The coronation of their majesties king george vi and queen elizabeth official souvenir programme may 12th 1937 official. A souvenir album in commemoration of the twentyfifth anniversary of the coronation of her majesty the queen. They are designed to compliment a modern standard collection of. Weekly illustrated coronation souvenir and guide george vi. Pdf craig morrison rock and roll american popular music. Coronation souvenirs on the john bright collection. King george vi and queen elizabeth coronation program.
Jul 15, 20 a very attractive and informative book on the queens coronation in 1953 and the massive preparations that went into it. Also known are reuse of covers with the british coronation stamp. With the birth of a new royal baby, we look at whether any souvenirs have increased in value over the years. Coronation street tv series books here you can find a range of books about coronation street and also biographies of some of the actors down the years. These covers bear the first three definitive stamps, issued on the 10th may 1937, as well as the coronation stamp cancelled on the th may 1937. Free shipping motifs themes aristocracy royalty famous. Its a whole album of 90 photos and this is the scans of each page. Vintage 1937 collectible souvenir spoon is from the coronation of king george vi getting crowned on may 12, 1937 which is written on the back of the spoon. This advert is located in and around bolton, greater manchester. Unfollow 1937 coronation stamps to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. So many in fact that i was beginning to pass them stand by in my stock book without giving them much thought.
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