Lot Essay
The future Edward VII was made Prince of Wales on the 4th December 1841.
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THE PRINCE OF WALES GREETING CARD
A chromolithographic New Year card depicting St. Paul's Cathedral with a ceremonial parade in the foreground passing through a golden arch inscribed: "God Bless the Prince of Wales." The card opens to reveal a three dimensional scene of the interior of the Cathderal and a royal service in progress, c. 1841, 4¾ x 3½in; and a quantity of other chromolithographic greeting cards.
A chromolithographic New Year card depicting St. Paul's Cathedral with a ceremonial parade in the foreground passing through a golden arch inscribed: "God Bless the Prince of Wales." The card opens to reveal a three dimensional scene of the interior of the Cathderal and a royal service in progress, c. 1841, 4¾ x 3½in; and a quantity of other chromolithographic greeting cards.