Antique Reception Invitation Tsar Alexander II Romanov Imperial Russia 1874

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Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
To Commemorate: Royal Visit
Theme: Royalty
Royal/ Reign: Russia
Type: Invitations
Year: 1874
Features: Antique
Vintage: Yes
Manufacturer: Corporation of London
Royal: Tsar Alexander II
Royalty: Russian Royalty