The Illustrated London news [bound selection of special and wartime issues]

Illustrated London News

1935, First Edition. London : Illustrated London News & Sketch. Good copy only in gilt-blocked blue cloth boards, now somewhat rubbed at the joints and corners, with surface scuffs and slight dust-dulling overall. Some dark spotting to the rear panel. Both joints cracked with mull holding secure. Text block remains very good: tight, bright and clean. An internally well-preserved and strong copy overall. Item #459730

Physical description: 1 volume (variously paginated) : illustrations ; 37 cm. Partial contents: Silver Jubilee No. (May 1935); Silver Jubilee Celebrations (May 11, 1935); The death of King George V (January 25, 1936); issues from September-December 1939; and the Christmas No. (1939). Notes: Spine title inaccurately reads "July-Dec. 1939." Subjects: George V, King of Great Britain, 1865-1936 -- Death and burial -- Pictorial works. George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952. Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002. Illustrated periodicals -- Great Britain -- 20th century -- Specimens. World War, 1939-1945 -- Great Britain -- Pictorial works. World War, 1939-1945 -- Press coverage -- Great Britain. Royal visitors -- Great Britain -- 20th century. Coronations -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century -- Pictorial works. Rites and ceremonies -- Great Britain -- 20th century -- Pictorial works. Christmas -- Great Britain -- Periodicals. London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Pictorial works. Great Britain -- History -- George V, 1910-1936 -- Pictorial works. Great Britain -- History -- George VI, 1936-1952 -- Pictorial works.

Price: €195.00