
Antique Queen Victoria Birthday Holiday Government Customs Notice Glasgow 1884
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Fine antique pair of official documents from Queen Victoria's Customs House dated 15th May 1884 announcing that the holiday for Queen Victoria's birthday in 1884 will be 24th May for most ports but Glasgow will celebrate on 22nd May and Dundee will be 21st May, the other documents confirming this and marked 'Cancelled" - urgent communications near the holiday should be marked "Pressing"
Size: 32 x 19.5 cm approx
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Royal: Victoria (1837-1901)
To Commemorate: Birth/Birthday
Type: Customs Notice
Royalty: UK Royalty
Manufacturer: Custom House
Features: Antique
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Vintage: Yes