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Antique Commonwealth War Graves Invitation 50th Anniversary Lancaster House 1967

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Antique Commonwealth War Graves Invitation 50th Anniversary Lancaster House 1967

£125.00

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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 Invitation accompanied by two tickets of admittance to a Reception held at Lancaster Gate on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Commonwealth War Graves at Lancaster House, London, hosted by the Duchess of Gloucester, dated 23rd May 1967, embossed in gold with the royal coat of arms. From the collection of Major Michael Charles Babington Hawkins (1914-1977), and his wife Virginia nee Heath, he was ADC to Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester.

Size of Invitation: 19.5 x 14 cm approx

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Royal: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)

To Commemorate: War Graves Anniversary

Type: Invitation

Royalty: UK Royalty

Year: 1967

Manufacturer: Royal Household

Features: Antique

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Vintage: Yes

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