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Auction: 22066 - Historical Documents, Postal History & Autographs - Featuring the Robin Hunt Collection
Lot: 2228

The Robin Hunt Collection
Queen Elizabeth II
Coronation
1953 (June 2) Hon Gillian Cecil, daughter of Lord Burghley, train bearer to Lady Patricia Ramsey (daughter of the Duke of Connaught, granddaughter of Queen Victoria) - Official invitation, various instructions from the Earl Marshal, autograph letter from Lady Patricia "aren't you getting excited over it all?".
Also 1953 (June 2) The papers of Miss G. Pratt, Choir Steward. Including an admission ticket to the Orchestra Gallery, a booklet listing choir participants, plan of the choir seating, typescript papers of information, rehearsal times, dress, etc, list of the order of music before and after the Service, a souvenir photograph of the Abbey, Coronation Day tube map, and a Westminster Abbey armband for the occasion (38)

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Sold for
£700

Starting price
£250