Preserving tradition. And throwing a party.
Two things we do brilliantly in Britain.
And this weekend we'll be doing both in spectacular style.
Because the coronation of King Charles III is upon us.
In the build-up, everybody's been asking me the same thing:
Royal memorabilia. Is it worth collecting?
I always say yes – if the piece is right.
But forget the commemorative plates and Charlie tea-pots.
There's a much better way for you to invest.
If you want to collect something truly valuable...
You need rare items touched by Royal hands.
The objects which don't just commemorate history. They are history.
These are the pieces for serious collectors.
And if I could give you just one perfect example, this is it.
It's the definition of British Royal memorabilia at its finest.
A coronation piece that's really worth owning.
Your invitation to history
This is an original invitation to Queen Victoria's coronation in 1838.
Personally signed by Queen Victoria herself.
And incredibly preserved for 185 years.
It was originally sent to Thomas Powys, 3rd Baron Ilford, a respected peer and leading member of parliament.
He was one of the priveliged few invited to Westminster Abbey to witness the occasion in person.
It's believed only a handful of these official invitations survive.
Many of those are in public collections and official archives.
So this is a rare opportunity.
It's your chance to own a true piece of British Royal history.
Signed by a Royal hand
This invitation features a perfect example of Queen Victoria's autograph.
Her signature is large, bold and unmistakable.
It appears prominently at the top of the page.
And she signed it just two weeks before her 19th birthday.
Most Victoria autographs on the market date from later in her life, when her popularity was at its peak.
So such an early example makes this a really exceptional piece.
The document itself measures approx. 10.5” by 12.5”.
The page is in excellent condition for its age, with crisp edges, very few marks, and no rips or tears.
And the text is clear and beautifully inscribed.
(Click here for a full transcription of the text.)
The birth of an era
Queen Victoria was just 19 when she was crowned at Westminster Abbey.
It was the birth of the Victorian Era. The start of a 63-year reign that changed the entire world beyond recognition.
Victoria vividly recalled the ceremony in her own diary:
“The shouts, which were very great, the drums, the trumpets, the firing of the guns, all at the same instant, rendered the spectacle most imposing.
“The crowds of people exceeded what I have ever seen... millions of my loyal subjects, who were assembled in every spot to witness the Procession.
“Their good humour and excessive loyalty was beyond everything, and I really cannot say how proud I feel to be the Queen of such a Nation.”
It was a day that lived long in her memory - and in the pages of history.
An incredible rarity
I can't overstate how rare this invitation is.
In 45 years as a dealer, it's the only example I've ever handled.
(I know of only one other example currently available to collectors. And its price is significantly higher.)
During that time Queen Victoria has remained one of the most in-demand names for autograph collectors.
She will always be a cornerstone of every British history collection.
But you'll struggle to find an item with her signature as significant as this.
Because the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1838 was one of the most important events of the 19th century.
The ceremony ushered in an era that transformed the modern world.
And owning this invitation gives you a front row seat to history.
Own this magnificent document
The very best historic autographs define those who signed them.
They tell a story. And they capture an important moment in time.
This invitation gives you all that and more.
- It features a superb Queen Victoria signature
- Signed during the very first year of her reign
- Presented in excellent condition
- And directy linked to a major moment in British history
It's a magnificent display piece. And a valuable heirloom for the future.
This exceptional document is available now for just £9,995 ($12,426).
So add it to your collection today.
This document comes with a Lifetime Moneyback Guarantee and my own personal Certificate of Authenticity.
And delivery is completely free and fully insured.
So don't miss this chance to own one of the great rarities of royal memorabilia.
To acquire it for your collection, contact me today.
You can email me now at info@paulfrasercollectibles.com.
Or call me on +44 (0) 117 933 9500.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Until next time,
Paul Fraser
