[GEORGE IV (1762-1830, King of Great Britain)]

Map and Instructions for those who have bought private tickets to view the Coronation Procession from 20 Great George Street, the Map shows the house facing the Abbey from the North West corner of Parliament Square, with rear access in Blue Boar Mews and arrows to show the best approach, Parliament Street, Charles Street and Great George Street are still there today, side streets shown are now occupied by government buildings, the instructions on a conjugate leaf say that "Tickets will be received at the Door" at either entrance, one quarter of the price will be deducted from a refund if the Coronation is cancelled, "The Earl Marshal's regulations will be a guide as to the proper hour for arriving at the House in Carriages", lithographed, 2 sides 4to, 20 Great George Street, for 19th July in fine crisp condition, small traces of former laying down by corners

The 12th Duke of Norfolk was a Roman Catholic, and could not act at that time as Earl Marshal at the Coronation, so he deputed the office to his brother Henry, a distinguished soldier, who was given the rank of a Duke's son (Lord Henry). Lord Henry planned the Coronation, but owing to his illness the duties were carried out by Lord Howard of Effingham.

Item Date:  1821

Stock No:  55101      £275

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