Antique British Royal Programme President d'Estaing France Queen Elizabeth 1976

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Bibelotslondon Ltd is a UK registered company based in London Bridge dealing in ephemera and curiosities from Britain and around the world. Our diverse inventory is carefully chosen and constantly evolving. We work very hard to offer the highest quality works at competitive prices. Our inventory is listed online, and we strive to keep our website completely up to date, so our customers can easily check availability. We believe in offering clients items that are unique and rare for aficionados of the antique and collector's world. Bibelot is a late nineteenth century word derived from the French word bel 'beautiful', meaning a small item of beauty, curiosity or interest. The word ephemera is derived from the sixteenth century Greek word ephmera meaning a printed or hand written paper not meant to be retained for a long period of time.

Fine antique Royal Opera House programme for a performance of Verdi's 'Un ballo in maschera',with Luciano Pavarotti playing the King of Sweden, in honour of the State Visit of President d'Estaing (1926-2020), and his wife to the UK, the Gala Performance was performed also in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, dated 23rd June 1976, beautifully embossed in gold with the royal coat of arms

Size: 25 X 35.5 cm approx

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