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Antique Invitation Ambassador Persia Reception Coronation Shah Pahlavi Birthday

£395.00

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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 on behalf of the Ambassador of Persia/Iran to a Reception at the Dorchester Hotel in honour of the Coronation of Mohammed Reza Pahlavi and his wife, also in honour of his birthday, dated 26th October 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: 20.5 x 13 cm approx

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Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Royal: Shah of Persia

To Commemorate: Coronation & Birthday

Type: Invitation

Royalty: Persia

Year: 1967

Manufacturer: Royal Household

Country: Persia

Features: Antique

Vintage: Yes

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