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Prince Johannes Thurn und Taxis Boar Hunt Thiergarten German Royal Aristocratic

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Prince Johannes Thurn und Taxis Boar Hunt Thiergarten German Royal Aristocratic

Prince Johannes Thurn und Taxis Boar Hunt Thiergarten German Royal Aristocratic

£195.00

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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 royal programme for a wild boar hunt held on 1st December 1983 in the princely hunting grounds of Thiergarten, near Regensburg, Germany, hosted by Prince Johannes von Thurn und Taxis (1926–1990) and his wife Princess Gloria (born 1960).

The decorative booklet features an engraved-style illustration of a charging wild boar on the cover, burgundy cord binding, deckle-edged paper and the embossed princely coat of arms.

The programme details the three-day gathering, 30 November–2 December 1983, including formal dinners at the princely palace in Regensburg, the hunt itself, luncheon and afternoon tea.

Of particular interest is the accompanying printed guest list, complete with individual room allocations, recording a distinguished gathering of European royalty, aristocracy, politicians and prominent society figures.

Notable guests included:

  • Archduke Géza of Austria and Archduchess Monika.
  • Prince Michael of Bourbon-Parma and Princess Maria Pia.
  • A Princess of Jordan.
  • Prince Johann Georg of Hohenzollern.
  • Prince Albert Friedrich and Princess Alexandra of Thurn und Taxis.
  • Princess Iniga of Urach and Princess Elisabeth of Urach.
  • Prince Albrecht of Oettingen-Spielberg.
  • Henry, Earl of Pembroke.
  • Michael and Teresa Tollemache.
  • Stavros Niarchos, the Greek shipping magnate.
  • Franz Josef Strauss, Minister-President of Bavaria.
  • Friedrich Zimmermann, West German Federal Minister of the Interior.
  • Richard Stücklen, Vice-President of the German Bundestag.
  • Walter Scheel, former President of West Germany.

Maison Stern specialised in engraving letter paper, invitations, announcements, monograms, signet rings, and greeting cards for members of royal families and aristocracy from around the world. 

Photos form part of the description.

Size: 17.5 x 11.5 cm approx

Royal: Prince Thurn und Taxis

To Commemorate: Boar Hunt

Type: Programme

Royalty: German

Manufacturer: Maison Stern

Theme: Royalty

Features: Antique

Country of Origin: Germany

Vintage: Yes

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