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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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003eBibelot is a late nineteenth century word derived from the French word bel ‘beautiful’, meaning a small item of beauty, curiosity or interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\" style=\"font-family: -webkit-standard; text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\" style=\"font-family: -webkit-standard; text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003eFine antique invitation from Queen Elizabeth II to a Gala State Performance at the Royal Opera house, Covent Garden to celebrate the State Visit of President Charles de Gaulle of France, dated 7th April 1960, embossed in gold at the header with ERII surmounted by a crown. Also accompanied by an invitation from the President to a Reception hosted by the French Ambassador at the Embassy dated 6th April 1960. 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003eSize of ERII Invitation: 12.5 x 18 cm approx\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003ePhotos\nform part of the description\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;\/\u0026lt;\/\u0026lt;\/\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elizabeth II (1952-2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Commemorate:\u003c\/strong\u003e State Visit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invitation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyalty:\u003c\/strong\u003e UK Royalty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Household\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bibelots London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53142614442322,"sku":"206187445779","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9735\/0482\/files\/57_73c03cd5-bc57-4c55-baf5-3f8605ae12f8.png?v=1775583298","url":"https:\/\/bibelotslondon.com\/products\/antique-royal-opera-invitation-queen-elizabeth-ii-state-visit-charles-de-gaulle","provider":"Bibelots London","version":"1.0","type":"link"}