{"product_id":"the-royal-tour-of-australia-in-pictures","title":"The Royal Tour Of Australia In Pictures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Royal Tour of Australia in Pictures\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, \u003cem\u003eThe Royal Tour of Australia in Pictures\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian History \/ Royal History \/ Photography \/ Memorabilia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Audience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectors, history enthusiasts, royal memorabilia collectors and readers interested in Queen Elizabeth II, Australian history and vintage photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e As new\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25cm x 31.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is second-hand and is sold as is. If you would like more details please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fairtradeandgiftshop.com\/pages\/contact-fair-trade-and-gift-shop\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e or visit us in store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% of profits raised from the sale of our goods will assist Fair Trade and Gift Shop in helping the many charities we support, which make lasting change in the lives of disadvantaged people.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FAIR TRADE AND GIFT SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49007508881561,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/7536\/2457\/files\/IMG_1633_b5d04551-04b9-4fcf-ab3f-d65ae3f9f585.jpg?v=1789104223","url":"https:\/\/fairtradeandgiftshop.com\/products\/the-royal-tour-of-australia-in-pictures","provider":"FAIR TRADE AND GIFT SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}