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.
“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."