THE CORONATION OF WILLIAM AND MARY

wm-mary-coron-top637.jpgTHE OFFICIAL FIRST REPORT ON THE GRAND FESTIVITIES IN LONDON

The London Gazette
April 15, 1689

Complete front page details of the festivities, pageantry and the actual Coronation of William of Orange and his Queen Mary who in 1688 in the Glorious Revolution, invaded England driving King James II from the throne. At Westminster Abbey, the report reads in part, “Next followed the Communion; And Their Majesties having made their second Oblation, Received the Holy Sacrament. Then the Bishop Read the final Prayers, and Their Majesties retiring into St. Edward’s Chapel, and being new Arrayed in Purple Velvet, returned to Westminster-Hall, wearing Their Rich Crowns of State, and the Nobility their Coronets.” In other news, France once again declares war on Spain.

Single sheet as issued and printed on both sides. Cut a bit off center, but in in lovely condition.  This was the first printing of the Coronation as The Gazette was the semiofficial newspaper of England.

$4,950

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