The Picture Post Coronation Peep-Show Book Devised and Drawn by Edwin Smith with a commentary on the Ceremony & Regalia by Olive Cook. Simple instructions for assembling the Peep-Show are printed overleaf
London: Hulton Press, 1953. Olive COOK. Boards. [SOUVENIR] [MOVABLE BOOK]. Olive COOK, illustrator. Small 8vo square (8” x 7 3/8”); 32pp including assembly directions; stiff color pictorial tri-fold wrappers that serve as part of the peep-show assemblage; gift inscription on inside rear wrapper; 13 leaves with illustration and/or assembly instructions; b&w illustrations throughout the text; light age toning at front peep window, rubbing at folds, small closed tear on bottom rear wrapper; very good plus. Very good +. Item #1658
A wonderful, colorful, movable souvenir book to assemble commemorating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022). The 32 page booklet explains the ceremony with words and pictures. This copy has not been assembled and its original two staple binding remains in place.
Price: $350.00