Put out by Phoebus Publishing, London, to mark the Queen's 50th birthday and her silver jubilee – 25 years since she inherited the throne.

Text by Angus Hall contains really interesting details and behind-the-scenes stories. Covers "Lilibet"'s childhood, the challenges faced by her family during the abdication crisis and WWII, her enduring romance with Philip, her private interests, and the controversies she had to weather during her early reign.

Lots of great photos both in colour and black & white – some formal and others more intimate, like the lovely relaxed photo of the Queen on board the 'Britannia'.

Large paperback, 30cm by 22cm, in good condition.

Check my listings for a 1937 souvenir newspaper about the coronation of her parents George VI and Queen Elizabeth, a 1984 souvenir book about Prince Harry's birth, and a 2011 souvenir magazine about William & Kate's wedding.

I'm also selling an assortment of Enid Blyton classics and other children's books, some rare and valuable books, and a big collection of vintage crime / suspense / spy novels.

Pick up from Eastbourne, or in the Lower Hutt CBD by arrangement. I'm always happy to combine postage where possible.