6R contributions by Bishop of Bath and Wells, Hector Bolitho, C. F. J. Hankinson, A. L. Rowse, Malcolm Thomson, and Sir Thomas White. London: Odhams Press Limited, 1953.

Notes

The Coronation Book of Queen Elizabeth II is a commemorative volume published in 1953 to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey. Created for a wide public audience, it documents the events surrounding the coronation, including the ceremony itself, the traditions and symbolism of the monarchy, and the nationwide and international celebrations that accompanied it. Richly illustrated with photographs, ceremonial imagery, and explanatory text, the book captures a moment of renewal in post-war Britain, presenting Elizabeth II as a symbol of continuity, stability, and modern hope. Like other royal commemorative books, its lasting importance lies not as critical history but as a cultural snapshot, preserving how the coronation was presented, celebrated, and remembered at the time.

Description 

Red pebbled leather. Gilt lettering to spine. Lovely illustrated endpapers. Black and white photographs throughout.