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LOT 501

Lot 501

Cased Menu of the State Dinner Hosted by the 'Shahinshah Aryamehr' and the Empress of Iran Celebrating the 2500th Anniversary of the Founding of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great, at Persepolis, 14th October 1971

Cased Menu of the State Dinner Hosted by the 'Shahinshah Aryamehr' and the Empress of Iran Celebrating the 2500th Anniversary of the Founding of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great, at Persepolis, 14th October 1971
Lot 501 Details
Cased Menu of the State Dinner Hosted by the 'Shahinshah Aryamehr' and the Empress of Iran Celebrating the 2500th Anniversary of the Founding of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great, at Persepolis, 14th October 1971

with Persian and French text in gilt and black on pink-lined wove paper with gilt arabesque cartouches on facing pages in a faux lacquer box with mirrored interior, printed by Maison Tolmer, Paris, accompanied by a linen bound programme of events scheduled for the nine-day celebration
menu case 9.2 x 6.5 x 1 in — 23.4 x 16.5 x 2.5 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $1,440
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Cased Menu of the State Dinner Hosted by the 'Shahinshah Aryamehr' and the Empress of Iran Celebrating the 2500th Anniversary of the Founding of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great, at Persepolis, 14th October 1971
  • Cased Menu of the State Dinner Hosted by the 'Shahinshah Aryamehr' and the Empress of Iran Celebrating the 2500th Anniversary of the Founding of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great, at Persepolis, 14th October 1971
  • Cased Menu of the State Dinner Hosted by the 'Shahinshah Aryamehr' and the Empress of Iran Celebrating the 2500th Anniversary of the Founding of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great, at Persepolis, 14th October 1971
  • Cased Menu of the State Dinner Hosted by the 'Shahinshah Aryamehr' and the Empress of Iran Celebrating the 2500th Anniversary of the Founding of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great, at Persepolis, 14th October 1971
  • Cased Menu of the State Dinner Hosted by the 'Shahinshah Aryamehr' and the Empress of Iran Celebrating the 2500th Anniversary of the Founding of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great, at Persepolis, 14th October 1971
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CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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