Semiramis Hotel Cairo: King Farouk I Rare Vintage Royal Gala Menu 1951

original vintage menu  - no reprint!

authentic and exceptionally rare original vintage royal gala dinner menu from the kingdom of egypt

dated february 11 1951.

this historic menu captures a gala dinner held at the iconic semiramis hotel in cairo to celebrate the birthday anniversary of his MAJESTY KING FAROUK I.

the inside reveals the program structure including diner, attractions, and bal, followed by the complete multi-course menu listed side-by-side in both french and arabic.

culinary courses included:

l'essence de charolais royal

le zéphir de saumon frais alaska la sauce verte

les noisettes d'agneau princesse

le canneton rouennais normande

la joie de cléopâtre voilée

les fruits d'orient

and le café egyptien.

the item is an original royal gala menu card with a complete inside view, located at the semiramis hotel in cairo, egypt. the exact date is february 11 1951 and the text is written in french and arabic.

very rare late document from KING FAROUK I regency which was ended by a revolution in 1952

it remains in authentic vintage condition with minor aging spots or foxing as shown in the scans, while the spine and binding are fully intact. please see photos for exact details.

folded size: ~ 16.2 x 10.6 cm (1 cm ~ 0.39 inch)

condition: very good..few age spots...slight yellowing...please also refer to scans which show complete front,reverse and innder details of menu

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