Type 1 - 1950s Princess Elizabeth Dorchester Hotel AP Original Press Photo For Sale

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Type 1 - 1950s Princess Elizabeth Dorchester Hotel AP Original Press Photo:
$46.25

1950s Original Press Photo Princess Elizabeth Leaving Dorchester Hotel Type 1 10x8 inches

THE JOHN DEMPSEY 1950s ROYAL & CULTURE ARCHIVE. This photo is one of about 50 photos from this unique collection I am slowly listing. Sourced directly from a private family archive collection, each Type 1 press photo represents a genuine, period piece of British history from the Associated Press archives.

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Description:Step back into the glamour of the early 1950s with this exquisite, authentic original press photograph. Captured in a moment of effortless elegance, this image features HRH Princess Elizabeth departing The Dorchester Hotel—London's iconic playground for the elite—following an exclusive dinner party hosted by Lady Serena James. This is a rare, evocative slice of post-war social history, capturing the quiet poise of a future monarch during the dawn of her reign.

Subject: HRH Princess Elizabeth leaving The Dorchester Hotel after attending a dinner party given by Lady Serena James.

Transcription of the Label:The snipe on the back of the photograph reads:ROYAL ENGAGEMENT.ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO SHOWS: H.R.H. PRINCESS ELIZABETH LEAVING THE DORCHESTER HOTEL AFTER ATTENDING A DINNER PARTY GIVEN BY LADY SERENA JAMES.WOR.312387

The stamp on the back reads:[AP Copyright Stamp]THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LTD.85, FLEET STREET, E.C.4.

Paper Stock: Period-correct, single-weight photographic newsroom stock with a high-gloss glazed/ferrotyped finish, designed to preserve maximum detail for daily newspaper reproduction.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Exceptional laboratory-quality silver-halide photographic print. NOT a modern inkjet reproduction.

While the image area itself is stunning, please note the following minor historical flaws typical of active press archive use:

• Pinholes: Tiny pinholes are visible in the extreme white margin corners, likely from editorial "lay-down" or display.

• Tear: A small, clean "closed tear" (approx. 5mm) exists on the right-hand side margin near the bottom corner. This is stable and does not intrude on the main portrait image.

• Reverse Wear: Mild surface marking and residue on the back, consistent with it being mounted in an archive portfolio at some point in its history.

Please Note: The listing images show some inevitable surface reflections due to the high-gloss nature of the archive paper. Rest assured, the physical print has solid blacks and excellent contrast.

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 within approximately two years of the photo being taken—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. It offers the exact exceptional clarity, deep contrast, and direct historic lineage from the original negative that serious collectors look for.

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. This multi-generational archive represents nearly a century of combined family dedication to Fleet Street photojournalism. 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: Looking to buy more than one vintage archive print lot? 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!

This listing is part of a premium, curated release from a major private press archive collection. As a lifelong specialist in football 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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