The place of crowning, its history, arrangement, and preparation for the coronation of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II / drawings by Henry Rushbury R.A. ; text by James Laver, C.B.E.

James Laver

RA Collection: Book

Record number

22/61

Author

Imprint

London: John Mowlem and Company, 1953

Physical Description

26 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 36 cm.

General Note

“This commemorative volume with drawings by Henry Rushbury RA and text by James Laver CBE was printed by W.S. Cowell Ltd for John Mowlem and Company Limited who were entrusted with the work of preparation in and around Westminster Abbey for the Coronations of their Majesties King Edward VII, King George V, and records similar work undertaken by them in connection with the Coronation of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. 1953.” (p.[26]).
10 coloured full-page illustrations of the preparations and construction work at Westminster Abbey for the coronation.

Copy Note

This book is number 136 of a special limited edition. Signed by Henry Rushbury RA and James Laver.
Imperfect. Wanting slipcase.

Binding Note

Original grey-blue cloth, gilt, white backstrip. Patterned endpapers. Lettered in gilt on spine: "The Place of Crowning."

Name as Subject

Subject

Illustrated books
Westminster Abbey
Coronatiosn - Great Britain

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