Lot #83: Rare 1952 Toronto Telegram Newspaper – Death of King George VI & Accession of Queen Elizab

Highly collectible original edition of The Telegram (Toronto), published on Wednesday, February 6, 1952. This historic "Blue Streak" late markets edition features the monumental front-page banner headline announcing the passing of King George VI and the immediate accession of his daughter to the throne: "THE KING IS DEAD, LONG LIVE THE QUEEN." This specific issue offers an incredible, well-preserved snapshot of Canadian and global history on the exact day the Elizabethan era began. Key Content & Highlights: • Front Page: Historic bold typography layout, large portraits of King George VI and the young Queen Elizabeth II, and early breaking details from Sandringham and Kenya. • Interior Pages: Deep historical coverage including a prominent photo spread titled "Just Six Days Before His Death" showing the King waving goodbye to Princess Elizabeth at the airport. • Vintage Advertising: Features fantastic, full-page mid-century Canadian advertisements, including a large pharmacy spread for Tamblyn Drug Stores (featuring vintage pricing on toiletries, Fluradene Chlorophyll toothpaste, and cosmetics) and a full-page memorial tribute by the iconic Canadian department store T. Eaton Co. • The Canadian Connection: The Telegram was one of Toronto's major broadsheet newspapers of the era. Finding a complete Canadian edition—rather than a British or American paper—adds immense localized value for collectors of Canadiana and Commonwealth history. • The Eaton’s Memorial Page: The full-page tribute by T. Eaton Co. on the back page is highly desirable on its own. Eaton's was a cornerstone of Canadian cultural history, making this crossover item appealing to both royal collectors and vintage corporate advertising enthusiasts. • Era-Defining Advertisements: The Tamblyn Drug Store ads offer a nostalgic window into 1952 daily life, which significantly boosts the paper's appeal to social history collectors and prop designers. Pickup category timeslot {A}