Undated (circa 1950s). xvi, 300pp, 33 black and white photographic plates. Green cloth-covered boards with titles on spine. 8vo. Spine ends rubbed and rounded with some fading to the rear joint and down the spine. Corners of boards rubbed and rounded. Text block dusty to top edge, small line mark on bottom edge. slightly cocked. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust Jacket spine ends mirror volume condition, chipping along top edge, some small closed tears, shelf wear, not price clipped.
This book not only shows the origins and evolution of the English Coronation ceremony, it also interests the readers in the historical romance attached to what is the most beautiful of all English ceremonies, illustrated throughout with black and white photographic plates.
