Type 1 - 1948 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Silver Wedding Press Photo 10x8 For Sale

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Type 1 - 1948 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Silver Wedding Press Photo 10x8:
$46.25

1948 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Silver Wedding Service Type 1 Press Photo

THE JOHN DEMPSEY 1940s HISTORICAL ARCHIVE. This photo is part of a unique collection sourced directly from a private family archive. Each Type 1 press photo represents a genuine, period piece of British history from the International News Photos archives.

Description: A significant 10x8 inch press photograph documenting a historic Royal event on April 26, 1948. The image captures the arrival of King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (The Queen Mother), Princess Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth II), Princess Margaret, and the Duke of Edinburgh at St. Paul's Cathedral for the Silver Wedding Service of the King and Queen. This is a rare, high-detail image of the Royal Family at the height of post-war pageantry.

Original Newsroom Snipe (Verbatim):"THOUSANDS SEE THE KING AND QUEEN DRIVE TO ST. PAUL'S SILVER WEDDING SERVICE. 26.4.48. Today thousands of Londoners saw their Majesties drive from Buckingham Palace through the streets of London for their Silver Wedding Service at St. Paul's Cathedral. It was the most colourful ceremony seen in London since the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. I.N.P. PHOTO SHOWS: Their Majesties with Princess Elizabeth, Princess Margaret and the Duke of Edinburgh arriving at St. Paul's Cathedral. W/17187 INTERNATIONAL NEWS PHOTOS. Picture by M.Gough."

Paper Stock: Period-correct, single-weight photographic newsroom stock with a high-gloss finish.

Condition: Authentic vintage condition. Exceptional laboratory-quality silver-halide photographic print. NOT a modern inkjet reproduction. The reverse features the authentic "International News Photos" (INP) wing logo copyright stamp. As evidenced by the provided photographs, the reverse retains the original typed newsroom caption detailing the date and event, providing clear, verifiable provenance.

PHOTOGRAPHIC GRADING & PROVENANCE NOTE (PSA TYPE I)This archive print is a true, first-generation photograph developed chemically in the laboratory directly from the original negative. It is NOT a modern digital inkjet reproduction or a later archive copy. Classified under the US memorabilia system as an official Type I Press Photograph—a genuine period darkroom print struck by the media agency directly from the master negative.

Provenance & Shipping Details:Dempsey Archive Lineage (A Multi-Generational Legacy): This exceptional print comes directly from the private family collection of Press Association photographers Mike and Sean Dempsey. These rare, early post-war prints originally belonged to their father, John Dempsey, before being passed down through the family. A copy of the official career provenance statement (incorporating both John's and Mike's histories) will be securely enclosed with your order to guarantee its flawless agency background.

Terms of Sale & CopyrightThis listing is for the physical vintage photographic print only, sold strictly as historical memorabilia. This sale does not transfer copyright, reproduction rights, or commercial rights.

Shipping & PackagingPacked securely in a card-backed envelope. Combined shipping is available if you are selecting multiple pieces from this collection.

"COA" StatementPrints will be accompanied by a copy of the signed provenance statement from the archive's custodians, which serves as a Certificate of Authenticity. It reads:"These photographs were collected and kept by myself and my brother, Sean Dempsey, during our careers at the Press Association, in Fleet St London. The Collections include Original Music, sub culture, and British Social history Archive Prints, spanning the 1960s-1980s - (Some with the original PA stamps) along with historical and later files from the agency" — Mike Dempsey(Accompanied by the family's official background note detailing their father John Dempsey's pioneering post-war photographic work on Fleet Street).

Shipping, Offers & Multi-BuyBest Offer: Reasonable offers are welcome, particularly if you are looking to purchase multiple prints from this archive collection.Combined Shipping: Please contact me in advance to build a lot to combine postage or build a basket before checkout.ARCHIVE BULK BUY DISCOUNTS: Simply use the "MAKE OFFER" button on your selected items! I gladly accept 10% OFF when you buy 2 print lots or 15% OFF for 3 or more print lots. COMBINED SHIPPING: Add all items to your basket before paying to automatically combine your postage and save!

Final Provenance NoteThis listing is part of a premium, curated release from a major private press archive collection. As a lifelong specialist in vintage memorabilia, my extensive archive was professionally catalogued by Bonhams in 2006 for their prestigious specialist collections. I have continued to curate, collect, and trade ensuring absolute authenticity and solid provenance. Please check my other items for more rare, high-quality vintage photography.

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