GREAT BRITAIN Set of 3 documents relating to the STATE VISIT of the President of the Republic of SOUTH AFRICA, Thabo MBEKI, in June 2001: - Menu for the state banquet held on June 12, 2001 at Windsor Castle, in-12 card, headed by the embossed and gilded cipher of Queen Elizabeth II (in French, with wine list). - Official ("Ceremonial") program for the State Visit in June 2001. In-12, 144 pp. paperback, brick cardboard, cover decorated with the Royal Arms. - Menu/program of the reception and banquet given by the Corporation of London (Mayor David HOWARD) at Guildhall, in the presence of the Queen, on June 13, 2001, in honor of H.E. the President of the Republic of South Africa and Mrs. Mbeki, In-4 of [8] pp. with color illustrated cover, two-tone cord. Color illustrations in the text.

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