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Two newspaper issues in Israel, announcing Elizabeth as Queen of Great Britain

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02.15.2023 07:00pm

Two newspaper issues in Israel reporting the death of King George VI, and declaring Elizabeth as Queen of England.

Ma'ariv newspaper issue of February 6, 1952. Headline: "King of England dies, Princess Elizabeth - Queen", subtitle: "George VI, King of England died this morning. His eldest daughter, Princess Elizabeth, 26 years old, will reign under him. The king died in his 56th year, after a severe and prolonged illness... the new queen, Princess Elizabeth, was found at that time in a hunting field in Nayari, Kenya. She was informed of her father's death - and she will return to England today...". 4 pages. complete sheet. fold marks. stains. Good condition.

Issue of Davar newspaper dated February 7, 1952. Its title: "King George VI died, Elizabeth was declared Queen of Great Britain." 2 pages. complete sheet. Fold marks, good condition.

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28. Two newspaper issues in Israel, announcing Elizabeth as Queen of Great Britain