'Crossing the Line', 1927 (1937). Artist: Unknown.

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'Crossing the Line', 1927 (1937). During the Duke and Duchess of York's journey to Australia and New Zealand on board HMS 'Renown' in 1927, the Duke crossed the equator line for the first time and took part in the ceremony of 'crossing the line'. Card No 24 of 50 from Our King And Queen cigarette cards produced for & Wills, The Imperial Tobacco Company. [London, 1937]

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