Illustrated History of the Union Jack | What Does This Flag Stand For?

Rosebery, Lord [Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1st Earl of Midlothian, (7 May 1847 - 21 May 1929) was a British Liberal Party politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from March 1894 to June 1895. His estate made him the richest prime minister ever]. Napoléon Bonaparte 15 August (1769 - 5 May 1821). Poem by J. E. P.

Published by Published by Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd., Edinburgh 24th May . 1909., 1909

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9'' x 4'' colour printed triptych folding pamphlet opening to 9'' x 12'' with tri-colour flag tipped to the cream paper printed in red, white and blue, this opens to each side showing how all four flags of the United Kingdom arrive at making up the Union Jack. Lord Rosebery gives a detailed explanation to the Edinburgh School Children (February 22nd, 1908) on the construction of the flag. Note tipped to the front cover explaining how Thomas Nelson, of Edinburgh, have kindly allowed this Union Jack to be purchased specially for the Members of Junior Branch of the Imperial Maritime League for presentation on Empire Day, 24th May 1909. 'The Union Jack' poem to the front cover by J. E. P. Member of the P.B.F.A. HERALDRY (Armorial Bearings). Seller Inventory # 109985

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Title: Illustrated History of the Union Jack | What...

Publisher: Published by Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd., Edinburgh 24th May . 1909.

Publication Date: 1909