CORPORATION OF LONDON Invitation to the reception given by the CORPORATION OF LONDON in honor of the EMPEROR OF RUSSIA ALEXANDER II, May 18, 1874, by Mayor Andrew LUSK, printed on card richly illustrated in polychrome and gold, 17.5 x 28.5 cm. (Some light soiling on verso.) Enclosed: - menu for the banquet given in honor of Admiral Lord ALCESTER, March 17, 1883, printed on fine card and illustrated in blue, beige and gold, 24 x 14 cm (traces of glue on reverse). - Invitation to the banquet given by the Corporation of London (Mayor Reginald HANSON) on November 9, 1886, printed on card richly illustrated in polychrome, 22.5 x 31, 5 cm (no handwritten guest name). (Small loss at lower right corner). A SET OF 3 DOCUMENTS.

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