Inauguration of the Racecourse of La Castellana on the occasion of the Marriage of King Alfonso XII to Infanta Mercedes of Orlaans.

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Alfonso XII (1857-1885). King of Spain. Mercedes of Orlaans (1860-1878). Marriage of King Alfonso XII to Infanta Mercedes of Orlaans, celebrated on January 23, 1878. Royal celebrations in Madrid on the occasion of the event. Inauguration of the Racecourse of La Castellana on the occasion of the royal festivals. Fourth horse race on the afternoon of January 31st, won by 'Il Barbiere', owned by Mr. Davies, from Jerez. Drawing by Perea. Engraving by Rico. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1878.

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