[Victory in Europe thanksgiving, St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh, 1945.] Three printed items: two orders of service, one signed by Lord Cunningham of Hyndhope, and Commodore C. M. Ford of the Queen Elizabeth; with Usher Hall radio broadcast songsheet.

The three items are in good condition, lightly aged and discoloured. Slight traces of glue from mount to the blank last page of the second item. Each with neat creases from folding. ONE: ‘St Giles’ Cathedral / Solemn Thanksgiving to Almighty God / for / Victory in Europe / WEDNESDAY, 16th MAY 1945 / This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.’ (‘ORDER OF DIVINE SERVICE’.) [4]pp, 12mo. Bifolium. Note at end: ‘After Their Majesties have left the Cathedral, the Congregation are requested to remain in their places until the Lord Provost, Magistrates, the University Representatives, and other official processions have retired.’ TWO: ‘St Giles’ Cathedral / Edinburgh / Presentation and Reception / of / The White Ensign / flown at the mainmast of H.M.S. Warspite, flagship of Admiral of the Fleet the Right Honourable Lord Cunningham of Hyndhope, K.T., G.C.B., D.S.O., at the Battle of Cape Matapan, 28th March 1941, and other operations in the Mediterranean; / also of / The Red Ensign / worn by the Cunard White Star Steamship Queen Elizabeth on her War-time voyages in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. / Their Majesties the King and Queen being present / THURSDAY, 27th September 1945, at 3 p.m.’ (‘ORDER OF THE SERVICE’.) [7]pp, 8vo. Stapled. Signed on cover ‘Andrew Cunningham’ (see his entry in the Oxford DNB) and ‘Com. Ford’. Ends: ‘Then the Dean will proceed to the Royal Pew to escort Their Majesties to the antechapel of the Order of the Thistle. [for Cunningham’s installation]’ THREE: Drophead title: ‘VICTORY IN EUROPE / A SCOTTISH THANKSGIVING / in the / USHER HALL, EDINBURGH / The audience are invited to join in the singing of the following items; those in the broadcast will be in the order given, but the other items may not be.’ [4]pp, narrow 8vo. Bifolium. The words to nine items, from the national anthem to ‘Scots! wha hae wi’ Wallace bled’, with Burns, Blake and the bible in between.