Coronation by Paul Gallico (1962 First Edition)

Published by Heinemann in 1962, this first edition of Paul Gallico’s “Coronation” is a charming historical novel set against the excitement and pageantry of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953. Gallico, best known for “The Snow Goose” and “The Poseidon Adventure”, brings warmth and humanity to the story of an ordinary English family swept up in the once-in-a-lifetime celebrations.

Coronation follows the Clagg family from Sheffield as they journey to London to witness the coronation. Through their hopes, hardships and small triumphs, Gallico captures the spirit of post-war Britain and the emotional significance of the historic event. At just 128 pages, it is a concise and evocative work, appealing both to collectors of Paul Gallico and to readers interested in British royal history.

This copy is a 1962 first edition hardcover published by William Heinemann Ltd. Coronation retains its original dust jacket with striking artwork depicting the coronation procession.

Condition: – Very Good

Hardcover in a Good clipped dust jacket. The blue cloth boards remain bright and attractive with gilt lettering to the spine. The dust jacket is price-clipped and shows moderate wear with small chips and rubbing at the spine ends and corners. Foxing is present to the page edges and scattered lightly through the text. Internally clean and sound overall.