Book titled ‘George V and Edward VIII: A Royal Souvenir’ edited by F.G.H. Salusbury

This commemorative volume was published in 1936 by the Daily Express, marking the transition between the reigns of King George V and his son Edward VIII. The book was released shortly after George V’s death in January 1936 and before Edward VIII’s abdication in December of the same year, making it a significant historical document from a brief and tumultuous period in British royal history. The volume features photographs, illustrations, and articles celebrating both monarchs during what was expected to be a new era for the British monarchy.

This royal souvenir appeals to collectors of British royal memorabilia, historians of the British monarchy, and book collectors interested in pre-abdication Edward VIII materials. The book’s historical significance is enhanced by its publication timing—it represents the brief optimism surrounding Edward VIII’s accession before the constitutional crisis that led to his abdication. Such items are valued by royal enthusiasts and bibliophiles for their documentary importance and as tangible connections to a pivotal moment in 20th-century British history.