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Auction 186, Lot 63

"The Commonwealth of Nations - or the British Empire"

Subject: Cartographic Miscellany, World

Period: 1937 (published)

Publication: The Christian Science Monitor

Color: Printed Color

Size:
21.6 x 15.1 inches
54.9 x 38.4 cm
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This 8-page "Coronation Color Section" by Alonzo C. Webb was published in the April 22, 1937 issue of The Christian Science Monitor in advance of the coronation of George VI and Elizabeth on May 12, 1937. The centerfold of this section contains a lavish world map showing the extent of the British Empire in red overprinting highlighting its territories across the globe. Ornate illustrations with gold accents surround the map including the coat of arms of Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa with the United Kingdom's seal balancing the composition at top. Accompanying the map are full-page illustrations of the new royal family and text related to the coronation.

References: Rumsey #11762.

Condition: A

The map is clean and colorful with a few tiny edge tears and fold separations confined to the blank margins. There is some scattered foxing on the last page of text.

Estimate: $250 - $325

Sold for: $170

Closed on 2/9/2022

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