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Description:
A beautiful, highly comprehensive vintage time capsule celebrating the June 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, alongside her 1947 Royal Wedding.This curated lot includes iconic national daily spreads, rare regional souvenir papers, the official event programme, and scarce transit ephemera.What is included:
The Official Coronation Programme (1953 Approved Souvenir Guide) – Clean cover
British Railways / London Transport Coronation Route Map & Pocket Guide (June 2, 1953)
2x Original Keepsake Monochrome Postcards (Balcony and Gold State Coach scenes)
Gloucester Journal Coronation Special (June 6, 1953) – Souvenir Cover: "OUR LOVELY QUEEN"
Berrow's Worcester Journal Souvenir Edition – "A Link In The Chain Through 13 Reigns"
The Citizen (Gloucester Evening Edition, June 3, 1953) – Abbey Coverage: "HER DEDICATION"
Daily Sketch (Pre-Coronation Feature) – "THE DRESS" Norman Hartnell Special
Daily Sketch (June 3, 1953) – Historic Balcony Cover: "Happy and Glorious!"
Daily Sketch Special Features – "Royal Command Photo-Portrait" & "GLAMOUR S.W.1." Editions
Daily Express (June 3, 1953) – "QUEEN'S DAY - TV'S DAY" Full Edition
Daily Mirror (June 3, 1953) – "-AND GLORIOUS" Souvenir Edition
The Daily Telegraph (June 2, 1953) – Includes the large fold-out aerial procession map (route page section only, not full newspaper)
The Star (June 3, 1953) – Westminster Abbey Procession Feature: "CROWNED"
Tit-Bits Magazine (June 6, 1953) – Coronation Weekly Special
Illustrated Magazine (Nov 29, 1947) – Bonus Royal Wedding Souvenir IssueCondition:
Clean vintage condition with natural age-toning. Complete papers unless noted. A beautifully kept collection.Shipping:
Packed completely flat using heavy-duty, rigid cardboard backing flats to prevent bending or damage in transit. Tracked courier shipping.*** Note to collectors: I am also listing a matching 1952 King George VI Funeral archive lot. Combined shipping is available if you purchase both. ***
