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"The Hotel Cecil was a grand hotel built 1890–96 between the Thames Embankment and the Strand in London, England. It was named after Cecil House, a mansion belonging to the Cecil family, which occupied the site in the 17th century. The hotel was largely demolished in 1930, and Shell Mex House now stands on its site." [Wikipedia] 80 + xxxiv pp. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Stiff wrappers. Wonderful piece of London ephemera, capturing the swirl of London during the Roaring Twenties. Many evocative illustrations, some by noted illustrator Fortunino Matania (1881–1963), some in full color, of period dress and smart-looking people, together with many period photos. Equally enjoyable and informative are the 34 pages of advertisements in the back. Fine condition. From Here to Infinity Gallery operates from an historic 1840's building in beautiful downtown Brockville, Ontario. Purveyor of the unique, the gallery also operates an archive holding thousands of historical negatives and photographic prints as well as an eclectic collection of antiquarian and fine books, ephemera and other interesting paper and historically viable items. |