British Commemoratives: Royalty, Politics, War and Sport

Suffolk: Antique Collectors Club, 1995. As New/as new. Memorabilia is a contemporary record of national events and characters. This comprehensive study of British memorabilia is the only book which covers 14 reigns from Charles II right up to the present day and the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The author gives a unique insight into each period, relating tis history through the commemoratives that were made to celebrate joyful occasions such as royal weddings and births, or to mourne thd eath of a beloved monarch or political figure - or the loss of brave men fighting for their country. Elections, royal visits, jubilees, exhibitions, sporting triumphs, battles and strikes have all been recorded in a variety of commemorative forms giving vast scope for collectors to specialise in a particular subject or item, such as the colourful biscuit and tea tins and chocolate boxes, printed ephemera, pottery and porcelain, spirit flasks, or even beer bottles. Lavishly illustrated, this book is indispensable for all commemorative collectors, and seeks to give a representative picture of the life of the nation in the form of memorabilia over three centuries. Mylar cover Blue boards with writing to spine and cover. heavy book so post and packing to be adjusted accordingly. First Edition AB69