The Funeral Procession of King Edward VII (1841-1910) - 20th May, 1910
Gennaro d'Amato (1857 - 1947)
Category
Books
Date
24 May 1910
Materials
Paper
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Stourhead, Wiltshire
NT 730413
Summary
Print, engraving, The Funeral Procession of King Edward VII (1841-1910) - 20th May, 1910 by Gennaro d'Amato (1857-1947). Illustrated London News Special Number May 24 1910. The Funeral Procession of King Edward VII. Double sized at present folded in half. Front cover - reproduction of Britannia, with helmet and staff, standing by cliffs at Dover receiving obeisance from various peoples of the world. Crown, orb and sceptre before her. Monochrome with purple overtones. Edition no. 3709a. containing pages 1-24 and paper covers. No separate pages of text - all text is restricted to several lines of description below each picture. Twenty four large reproductions of photographs and paintings of the funeral procession of King Edward the Seventh. Advertisements on inside of front cover and inside and oitside back cover. Loose inside - very large reproduction, folded twice;- painting of funeral procession of King Edward the Seventh drawn by 'our special artist G. D'Amato.' Portrays the Funeral Procession, passing thro' Hyde Park, May 20, 1910. the funeral carriage being pulled by four pairs horses.
Makers and roles
Gennaro d'Amato (1857 - 1947), artist The Illustrated London News Ltd..., engraver and publisher