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LONDON FINE ANTIQUES

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This is a vintage copy of The Queen’s Book of the Red Cross, an exceptional bound and illustrated publication compiled to raise funds for the British Red Cross Society and the Order of St John during World War II. Published in November 1939 across 255 pages, this collaborative work brought together prominent artists and writers of the period. Presented in original, intact order with light markings and retaining its original dust jacket, this is a highly collectable piece of wartime history.


Published in November 1939, as a collaborative effort between renowned artists and authors
Features a reproduction of a letter written by Queen Elizabeth, adding royal significance
Bound in original covers and retaining the original dust jacket
255 pages of essays, stories, and illustrations, capturing the spirit of the time


Presented in intact, original order with light age markings from careful use
A fascinating addition for collectors of wartime memorabilia and royal publications
Ideal for display in a library, study, or period collection


This first-edition wartime fundraising publication offers a glimpse into the cultural and charitable efforts of 1939 Britain and is a superb collectible for enthusiasts of World War II history and royal ephemera. Delivered ready to enjoy.


Dimensions:
Max Width: 19.5cm (7.75'')
Max Depth: 3.5cm (1.5'')
Max Height: 25.5cm (10'')

  • Period: 1930s
    • Price: £175.00
    • €200 Euro
    • $235 US Dollar
  • Location: Devon
    • Dimensions: H: 25.5cm (10.04in)
    • W: 19.5cm (7.68in)
    • D: 3.5cm (1.38in)