Type 1 - 1949 King George VI Royal Family British Industries Fair Press Photo For Sale

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Type 1 - 1949 King George VI Royal Family British Industries Fair Press Photo:
$39.73

1949 King George VI and Royal Family British Industries Fair Press Photo Type 1

THE JOHN DEMPSEY 1950s ROYAL & CULTURE 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: An evocative 10x8 inch press photograph capturing King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (The Queen Mother), and Princess Margaret arriving at the Earl’s Court section of the British Industries Fair on May 4, 1949. This image offers a rare look at the Royal Family promoting British post-war industrial recovery and international trade.

Transcription of the Label:The original typed "snipe" on the back reads:ROYAL VISIT TO THE BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR.4-5-49.Members of the Royal Family today visited the Earl’s Court section of the British Industries Fair. Later this week they will go to Olympia and Birmingham sections. Thousands of buyers from Overseas are flocking to see Britain’s goods displayed at the Fair.I.N.P. PHOTO SHOWS:— The King and Queen and Princess Margaret arriving at the Earl’s Court section of the British Industries Fair today.Picture by J. Bennett, INTERNATIONAL NEWS PHOTOS. D/17449

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

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Exceptional laboratory-quality silver-halide photographic print. NOT a modern inkjet reproduction. Please note: This print features the original, period-correct paper caption "snipe" adhered directly to the front of the image, as photographed.The reverse features a clear, authentic "International News Photos" purple ink copyright stamp and the original typed caption. As noted in the photographs, there is some minor paper residue on the corners of the reverse, indicating it was previously mounted in an archive portfolio. The front image remains sharp and full of character.

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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