Condition: All of the text has been debossed into the cardboard document apparently to make multiple copies. It is in excellent vintage condition with no major damage or repair; minor age-related wear and tear only as pictured. In consideration of any purchase it is recommended that the zoom tool be used to thoroughly inspect all the photos. Sold as preowned and as pictured.

This listing is for a unique Queen Elizabeth Debossed Letter of Acceptance To Washington DC International Horse Race dated 1954 as pictured. The pictures are part of the description, what you see is what you get. Since we are not experts in authenticating this listing by any means, please inspect the pictures and be the judge.

The notation at the bottom is small print reads: "HISTORY MAKING DOCUMENT - The above acceptance by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of England to race Landau, her three-year colt, in the Washington D.C. International Horse race at Laurel Race Course on November 3 [1954], marks the first time in racing history that the silks of the Royal Family will appear in America. The document is signed for Queen Elizabeth by Capt. Charles Moore, her racing manager. It was addressed to John D. Schapiro, president of Laurel and originator of the event, and was mailed from Buckingham Palace, London, England. This acceptance on the part of Queen Elizabeth, ruling monarch of the vast British Empire, clearly indicates the lofty position which the Washington D.C. International now holds among the prominent owners and breeders of thoroughbreds throughout the world." 

To see video of Landau in the race please see: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/f3f6f0ff3b4045e0b95afd4689bfd3f2

Size approximations: 10 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches.

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