April 2014 Auction Ends Tuesday, April 29th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/29/2014
Rare invitation to a Buckingham Palace garden party held by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester on 29 July 1936, signed by Lord Chamberlain under King Edward VIII. Addressed to a ''Mr. R. McMullen'', invitation reads in part: ''...A Reception will be held by their Royal Highnesses...at the Grand Entrance, at the Grosvenor Gardens Gate...'' Invitation measures 5.5'' x 4'', elegantly matted to an overall size of 12.5'' x 10.75''. Invitation has minor toning in one spot, else near fine condition.
Buckingham Palace 1936 Garden Party Invitation -- Signed by Lord Chamberlain Under King Edward VIII's Short Reign
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