[Cut-Out Book] The Coronation Cut-Out Model Book: The Story of the Coronation of Elizabeth II

Author: Shaw, C. K.

Publisher: Odhams Press

Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket, As Issued

Quarter red cloth over stiff pictorial boards.  With 12 pages of text and 10 sheets of full color plans cardboard punchout with perforations. Oblong 14.5 by 18.5 inches. All cut outs unused and intact. On one page a few are starting but still attached. Light handling wear to the wraps. Two pages loose as they are made with perforations  at the spine joint. There are four stories of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II included +++ The Story of the Coronation; +++ The Story of Buckingham Palace, with a scale model of Buckingham Palace, with full instructions; +++ The Story of the State Coach, with models of the coach and its retinue, comprising four pairs of Windsor Greys and postillons, eight Grooms, six household footmen, four yeomen of the Queen’s Bodyguard and four mounted horse-guards; +++ The Story of Westminster Abbey, with a scale model and instructions for assembly. A nostalgic treasure for collectors and history buffs alike, this delightful relic captures the excitement and pageantry of a significant event in British history. Published for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953, this book offered readers a unique way to engage with the festivities. Featuring intricate cut-out models, the book allowed enthusiasts to create their own miniature scenes of the coronation procession and ceremonial events. Each model meticulously detailed reflecting the grandeur of the occasion, from carriages and royal guards to the solemnity of Westminster Abbey itself. Beyond its creative appeal, the book serves as a time capsule, offering glimpses into the cultural and artistic styles of its era. The illustrations are colorful and evocative, fostering a sense of participation in a national celebration.