Title - God Save The Queen 1953 - British Railways Pay Their Loyal Tribute To Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Artist - Shep (Charles Shepard) (1892-19xx).
Description - A full poster-sized image of the Royal Coat of Arms with the motto of the Order of the Garter, issued to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Year Published - 1953
Size - Double Royal (approx 40 x 25in or 101.5 x 63.5cm)
Other Details:
Original Vintage British Railways Travel Poster.
Published by the Railway Executive (Western Region) P.R.41.
Printed in Great Britain at The Baynard Press, London
Condition Grade and Condition Report:
Grade: A-, un-conserved.
Small edge tear, grubby bottom right corner. More detailed photos are available on request if required.
More About The Artist:
J Charles M Shepard (Shep), also known as Captain Shepard, studied art under Paul Woodroofe and later became head of the studio at the Baynard Press. He designed posters for the LNER, Southern Railway, British Railways, the Underground Group, London Transport and the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company.