Various — Miscellaneous Pamphlets and Booklets Relative to the Crown

London, Oxford University Press; Ministry of Information; et al. 1901-57. First edition. Paperback. A striking collection including programs, prayers, and political pamphlets concerned with the Crown, some scarce booklets. Each a scarce copy rarely seen on the market. Comprising the following:Queen Victoria, 'A Sermon preached in Rugby School Chapel on Sunday, January 27th, 1901' by the Rev HA James. 'Forms of Prayer with Thanksgiving to Almighty God commended by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York for General Use on Thursday, the 22nd day of June, 1911 being the day of the Coronation of Their Majesties King George V & Queen Mary in the Abbey Church of St Peter, Westminster.' 'Forms of Prayer and Thanksgiving to almighty God to be Used on the Feats of the Epiphany Sunday, the Sixth of January, 1918 being the Day appointed for Intercession on Behalf of the Nation and Empire in this Time of War', including the King's Proclamation.'The Outbreak of War, 22nd August - 3rd September 1939,' no. 1, containing a series of statements by a variety of relevant people collected by the Ministry of Information with the intention to publish them in pamphlets as the war proceeds. Opening with a message from King George VI among others. Four stunning programs from the Corporation of London:'Reception and Luncheon to the President of the French Republic' on Wednesday 8th March 1950.'Reception and Luncheon to Their Majesties the King and Queen of Denmark' on 10th Mary 1951.'To Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, A Royal Luncheon given by the Corporation of the City of London at Guildhall Friday 12 June 1953 in celebration of Her Majesty's Coronation,' with a full page plate in black and white. 'Reception and Luncheon to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh,' at the Mansion House, Tuesday 26th February 1957. Guildhall Lodge no 3116, 'VW Bro. Alderman Sir Cullum Welch, President of the board of Benevolence, Installation' at the Mansion House, Tuesday 19th February 1957. Each in the original publisher's wraps as issued, some with decorative prints in colour to wraps or embossing. Externally generally lovely with minor shelf wear only, occasional pamphlet lightly marked. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .