Description
The Royal Tour of Australia in Pictures is a fascinating commemorative record of the historic 1954 Royal Tour of Australia by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh. The visit was a landmark occasion, as Queen Elizabeth II became the first reigning British monarch to visit Australia, attracting enormous crowds and widespread public interest across the country.
Published by Colorgravure in Melbourne, the book brings together a large collection of photographs documenting the Royal Tour and the many events, ceremonies and public appearances associated with the visit. Contemporary descriptions of the publication note that it contains approximately 350 photographs, including colour images, together with extensive descriptive text and anecdotes about the tour.
The photographs provide a wonderful visual record of Australia in the 1950s, showing Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh meeting Australians, attending official functions and travelling through different parts of the country. Beyond its royal interest, the book offers a valuable glimpse into Australian society, fashion, public life and the excitement surrounding the Royal Visit.
Today, The Royal Tour of Australia in Pictures is an interesting piece of Australian social and cultural history as well as royal memorabilia. It will appeal to collectors of Royal Family memorabilia, readers interested in Queen Elizabeth II, Australian history and vintage photography, and anyone fascinated by Australia's relationship with the British monarchy during the 1950s.
Genre: Australian History / Royal History / Photography / Memorabilia
Target Audience: Collectors, history enthusiasts, royal memorabilia collectors and readers interested in Queen Elizabeth II, Australian history and vintage photography.
Condition: As new
Dimensions: 25cm x 31.5cm
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