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The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, printed in gold ink...
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, printed in gold ink...
Item # 679478
June 03, 1953
DAILY MAIL, London, England, June 3, 1953
* Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
* Sir Edmund Percival Hillary
* Mount Everest summit reached (1st time)
This is: "The Golden Reprint" edition as all 12 pages are printed in gold ink.
Nice to have a report of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in a London newspaper, with the banner headline: "LET US CHERISH OUR OWN WAY OF LIFE", with a photo of Queen Elizabeth taking up most of the front page. A plethora of coverage with related photos are on inside page.
Twelve pages, printed on high-quality newsprint, damp staining to a lower quadrant, minor rubbing at the central fold, good condition.
AI notes: The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953, at Westminster Abbey was a landmark event in British history, marking the formal investiture of the young queen following the death of her father, King George VI, in 1952. The ceremony adhered to centuries-old traditions, including the anointing, the presentation of regalia, and the crowning with the St. Edward’s Crown, while being adapted for the modern era as the first British coronation to be televised, allowing millions around the world to witness the elaborate pageantry. The event combined religious solemnity with national spectacle, featuring a procession through London, military displays, and the participation of dignitaries from across the Commonwealth. Its timing during the post-war recovery period imbued it with symbolic significance, representing stability, continuity, and hope for the future. Public celebrations erupted across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, with street parties, commemorative memorabilia, and civic festivities reflecting widespread enthusiasm and a sense of shared identity in the new Elizabethan era.
Category: The 20th Century
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