The Record Reign - Queen Victoria & Queen Elizabeth II.
£300 · Offered by Henry Sotheran Ltd
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS. The Record Reign - Queen Victoria Queen Elizabeth II. London: Illustrated London News, 2015. Folio. 2 vols, bound in red cloth, all edges gilt, presented in a red clothbound slipcase; pp.68; pp. 54 [8], profusely illustrated throughout using a bespoke printing process to replicate the original chromolithography, printed on specialist premium quality paper to accurately recreate the feel of the original; new. Published to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday, whilst simultaneously acknowledging her becoming the longest reigning monarch since her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria. The Queen herself, in the leadup to the celebrations, had made it clear that she did not want to encourage festivity concerning her tenure, out of deference to her ancestor. It was obvious, therefore, that when the palace became aware of the intent to produce this set, the publication should strike the right tone. ILN did some research, and uncovered the lavish Record Number for a Record Reign , published by ILN in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria's longevity and Diamond Jubilee. A proposal was put to the Palace, that a dual set might be published, containing a reproduction of the Record Number for a Record Reign , and also including a The Record Reign of Her Majesty The Queen . The two volume set would mark the reigns of both monarchs, side by side. This met with approval, and the project was begun in earnest. With the support and guidance of The Royal Warrant Holder's As
- Binding: Hardcover
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