The Sunday Times Jubilee: A Pictorial Record of the Queen's Silver Jubilee Celebrations, 1977
Ephemera / Commemorative Magazine Supplement • Published by Times Newspapers Ltd; photography by various uncredited photojournalists
Style & Movement
Photojournalism / Commercial Graphic Design of the 1970s
Medium & Technique
Color offset lithography on coated paper
Creation Period
1977
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 29 x 22 cm (Standard A4 magazine format), Portrait orientation
Subject Description
A souvenir publication commemorating Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee. The cover features a photograph of the Queen in a pink outfit waving from a carriage, accompanied by Prince Philip in naval uniform. The composition uses bold serif typography typical of Britain's Sunday Times masthead branding of the era.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing typical signs of age-related wear for a newsprint-based supplement
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $25 USD
Auction Estimate
$5 - $15 USD
Provenance History
Mass-produced commercial supplement sold via newsstands in the United Kingdom; original cover price marked at 75p
Art Historical Significance
Represents the peak of British royalist mass-culture and 20th-century print media history. It documents a major national event via the lens of high-circulation Sunday supplements, which peaked in influence during the late 20th century.
Notable Features
Features the original 75p price point and 'The Sunday Times' masthead; serves as a cultural time capsule of British graphic design and monarchical celebration from the late 70s.
Condition Issues
Visible edge wear, minor creasing at the spine, slight surface scuffing on the cover, and potential yellowing of interior pages due to the acidic nature of 1970s newsprint.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight to prevent further fading. Acid-free archival plastic sleeve and backing board recommended for long-term storage.