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Fine and heavy antique photographic album dedicated to the Opening of the Festival of Britain, including an invitation and the Order of Service for the Service of Dedication at St Paul's Cathedral, dated 3rd May 1951, as well as tickets and an invitation to the Festival on the occasion of the first visit of King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip dated 4th May 1951. There are 67 photos of the royals at the exhibition as well as an additional eight photos of the royal family in leisurely surroundings. Also included is an excellent and possibly unpublished photo of Sier Winston Churchill at the Exhibition. From the collection of Miss D. Middleburgh.
Antique Royal Opening Festival Britain King George VI Queen Elizabeth Churchill
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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.
Photos form part of the description
Size of Album: 30.5 x 27 cm approx
</Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Royal: George VI (1936-1952)
To Commemorate: Festival of Britain
Type: Photo Album
Royalty: British Royalty
Year: 1951
Theme: Royalty
Features: Antique
Vintage: Yes