1930 Catalogue of the Entire Contents of the Hotel Cecil Strand Auction Illus...

Description: Click here to see our other books! A Catalogue of the Entire Contents of the Hotel Cecil Strand W.C. Not Stated 1930 Knight, Frank & Rutley; J. Davy & Sons LTD : London 9.5" by 6" viii, [1], 475, [1pp] SUMMARY A vanishingly scarce catalogue detailing the auction selling the entire contents of the Hotel Cecil in London. Early Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION The fifth edition of this vanishingly scarce work. Only one record of this work being held institutionally, at the British Library.The catalogue of the 1930 sale of the entire contents of the Hotel Cecil. The sale consisted of 11,835 lots across a twenty days, commencing on Monday 5th May 1930.London's Hotel Cecil was a grand hotel which opened in 1896, designed in the 'Wrenaissance style'. When it opened the hotel was the largest in the Europe, with over 800 rooms. An impressive institution, the hotel was largely demolished. This catalogue shows the entire contents of the impressive hotel, with lots ranging from a vast variety of different colour Axminster rugs, a mahogany wardrobe, a chimney glass in white enamelled frame, a japanned iron bed frame, a pair of walnut circular smoking room tables, various products from the hairdressing salons, a complete service of 'Royal' electroplate with the design of entwined ribbon and rib design and crest, and much more.Illustrated with a frontispiece, showing the hotel. CONDITION In the original publisher's paper wraps. externally, generally smart, with some light marks to the wraps. Very light edge wear to the wraps. Spine is a little sunned. Small tear to the head of the front joint, resulting in a small amount of lifting. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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