Coronation of his Majesty George IV. in Westminster Abbey. July 19, 1821. [&] Grand Coronation Dinner. In Westminster Hall. July 19, 1821.
Pubd. by G Thompson 43 Long Lane West Smithfield Aug 1. 1821.
A pair of engravings. Plate 374 x 233mm. 14¾ x 9¼". Some soiling along upper edge.
A pair of engravings showing the Coronation and Dinner for George IV; both have a lettered key of personages and key areas. George IV's coronation was a lavish and costly event, almost a year after he had become king. Caroline of Brunswick, the estranged wife, was prevented from entering the Abbey by prize fighters dressed as pages, hired personally by the King himself.
[Ref: 19820] £360.00
A pair of engravings. Plate 374 x 233mm. 14¾ x 9¼". Some soiling along upper edge.
A pair of engravings showing the Coronation and Dinner for George IV; both have a lettered key of personages and key areas. George IV's coronation was a lavish and costly event, almost a year after he had become king. Caroline of Brunswick, the estranged wife, was prevented from entering the Abbey by prize fighters dressed as pages, hired personally by the King himself.
[Ref: 19820] £360.00