Antique British Royal King George V Coronation Invitation School Children Fete

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Fine antique invitation embossed in red with GVR surmounted by a crown to attend and assist King George V Fete to London School Children at the Festival of the Empire to be held at the Crystal Palace, dated 30th June 1911 - this was the King's final engagement of the Coronation celebrations, 100,000 children attended

Size: 12.5 X 19.5 cm approx


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