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Official 1947 South African Railways commemorative publication documenting the Royal Tour of King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth, and Princess Margaret through the Union of South Africa.
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An attractive and historically important official commemorative volume produced by the South African Railways to mark the celebrated 1947 Royal Tour of the Union of South Africa by King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II), and Princess Margaret. Published shortly after the tour of the Union of South Africa, this handsome red cloth-bound hardcover captures one of the most significant royal visits in South African history and serves as an evocative snapshot of the late Union period before the Republic era.
The work documents the royal journey undertaken between February and April 1947 and includes detailed accounts of the tour, civic receptions, ceremonial events, and the enthusiastic public response across South Africa. Publications relating to this tour remain highly sought-after among collectors of Africana, British Royal history, South African Railways memorabilia, and historical ephemera associated with the British Empire and Commonwealth.
Bound in striking red cloth boards with gilt titling and royal insignia to the front board, the book presents beautifully on display and retains strong shelf appeal. Official South African Railways publications of this period are especially desirable due to their quality production values and historical significance. Copies in solid collectible condition are becoming increasingly difficult to source in the South African market.
This volume would make an excellent addition to collections focusing on South African history, royal visits, railway heritage, colonial and Commonwealth history, Union of South Africa, or mid-20th century commemorative publications. It is also an appealing gift item for collectors of Queen Elizabeth II memorabilia, particularly as it documents Princess Elizabeth prior to her accession to the throne.
Condition – Very Good
127 page hardcover in very good condition. Red cloth boards remain attractive with gilt decoration and titling still clear and bright. Light general shelf wear and mild fading to extremities. Internally clean and well preserved with the binding remaining firm.
