Coronation Of Their Majesties King George VI And Queens Elizabeth: Official Souvenir Programme (1st) [Paperback] John Masefield and John Drinkwater

Description

Hardcover has some fading and slight fraying at edges. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This official souvenir program commemorates the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on May 12, 1937, a pivotal event in British history. Published shortly after the abdication crisis that saw Edward VIII give up the throne, it captures a moment of transition and renewal for the monarchy. The program features writings by Poet Laureate John Masefield and renowned playwright John Drinkwater, offering literary perspectives on this symbolic ceremony. Beyond its historical significance, the book holds value as a rare surviving artifact from a grand royal occasion, with its well-preserved pages allowing readers to experience the pomp and circumstance of that day. For collectors, it represents a tangible link to the early reign of the beloved Queen Elizabeth’s parents and the continuity of the British crown during a turbulent era.