First Edition published by Heinemann: London 1962. Blue cloth hardcover with gilt lettering to spine. Price clipped.

A heartwarming and tender story of a family's winding journey to witness Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 coronationCoronation Day, 2 June 1953The Claggs, a humble, working class family from Sheffield, are offered tickets to a once-in-a-lifetime-event - the Queen's coronation. Forsaking their annual seaside holiday for the promise of a prime viewing spot of the procession route and luxurious champagne, the Clagg family take the plunge and buy tickets for the momentous day. But in true Gallico fashion, not everything goes smoothly.

Will their tickets be everything they hoped and dreamed? Will granny stop grumbling that it's all a waste of money? Most importantly, will they ever get to see their beloved Queen?

Condition: Boards and spine have minimal shelf-wear, with mild corner bumping and crushing to ends, small tear to back left corner of jacket. Small discolouration mark to inside jacket with binding in good condition, with clear and legible pages.