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The Palestine Post – Coronation Supplement, May 12, 1937 – King George VI and Queen Elizabeth - Rare and historically significant issue of The Palestine Post (later The Jerusalem Post), dated May 12, 1937, dedicated entirely to the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Published under the British Mandate in Palestine, this special supplement captures the political, cultural, and economic ties between Britain and the Land of Israel during the interwar period. The richly illustrated issue includes royal portraits, genealogical tables, maps, and numerous congratulatory advertisements from major institutions in Mandate Palestine, such as:  • The Jerusalem Electric & Public Service Corporation  • The Anglo-Palestine Bank Ltd.  • The Citrus Industry of Palestine  • Palestine Railways  • Ottoman Bank  • Palestine Broadcasting Service Highlighted articles:  • The Coronation Ceremony – Westminster Abbey  • King George the Sixth: Britain’s Industrial Prince  • The Royal Family and the Holy Land – Connection Going Back 850 Years  • Chief Rabbi’s Prayer (with Hebrew and English text)  • Prayer and Thanksgiving – Jewish Memorial Service in the Hurva Synagogue, 1901  • The Six Georges – Genealogical Descent of the Crown One of the most striking advertisements reads: “Long may they reign, and long may the economic ties between England and Palestine continue to grow in strength.” 📜 Details:  • Newspaper: The Palestine Post  • Date: May 12, 1937  • Edition: Coronation Supplement  • Location: Jerusalem, British Mandate Palestine  • Size: Large-format issue (approx. 38 × 55 cm when open)  • Condition: Very good for age; light folds, minor edge tears, overall intact and well preserved 📖 Historical Context: This supplement was issued for the coronation of King George VI, held at Westminster Abbey in London. At the time, The Palestine Post was the leading English-language newspaper in British Mandate Palestine. The issue documents the atmosphere of loyalty and admiration toward the British crown within the Jewish and local communities, making it an important artifact of both British imperial history and pre-state Palestine.