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Antique Royal Opera Invitation Queen Elizabeth II Hosts King & Queen Nepal 1960

£95.00

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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 and ticket from the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to a performance at the Royal Opera House in honour of the Visit of the King and Queen of Nepal, also in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, dated 19th October 1960, 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: 21.5 x 14.5 cm approx

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Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Royal: King of Nepal

To Commemorate: State Visit

Type: Invitation & Ticket

Royalty: Nepal

Year: 1960

Manufacturer: Royal Household

Country: Nepal

Features: Antique

Vintage: Yes

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