IMPERIAL HOTEL BRIEF HISTORY BOOKS BROCHURES CERAMIC DOCUMENTS KEYS LABELS LETTERHEADS MAPS MATCHES MENUS MODELS PHOTOGRAPHS POSTCARDS POSTERS SILVERWARE STUDY THERMOMETERS For additional information see our Wright Study on The Imperial Hotel BOOKS
Imperial Hotel History: In 1887, the Imperial Household along with other public figures took steps to build the first Imperial Hotel. A three story wooden structure opened for business in 1890. This facility proved inadequate. Wright was commissioned and began designs in 1915. (Early preliminary drawings are dated 1913, Renderings, V 12, plate 61 & 62.) Construction began in 1917 and on July 4, 1922 the first section of Wright’s Imperial Hotel opened. In August 1923 the hotel was complete. On September 1, 1923 a major earthquake destroyed Tokyo. The Imperial Hotel stood. A Tribute to Wright. On December 1, 1952 the first annex was opened (top left behind Imperial Hotel). Construction on the second annex (top right behind Imperial Hotel) began on January 21, 1957 and was completed on July 31, 1958. On November 15, 1967 the doors were closed and Wright’s Imperial Hotel was demolished.
THE FIRST IMPERIAL HOTEL, 1890 Imperial Hotel (Hand tinted postcard 1905). The first Imperial Hotel opened for business in November 1890 and was also called Teikoku Hoteru (Imperial Hotel). The 1890 hotel was designed in the French Second Empire style by a Japanese student of the Rokumeikan's architect, Englishman Josiah Condor. This was replaced by the Imperial Hotel that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. On April 16, 1922 this building caught fire and burned to the ground..
- Frank Lloyd Wright in Imperial Hotel (Boxed slip cover 1972)
Burton Holmes Travelogues (2006)
Tokyo, City and Architecture (2004)
BROCHURES
- 1952 Restaurant Guide (Inside)
- Grill Room (Note IH sugar bowl on bottom right table)
Detail of Silverware. (Close up of photograph from the Restaurant Guide, right.) If you notice the top end of the knife, you will be able to specifically notice the unique shape of the crook at the top of the knife. See photo of silverware. (Low quality of photo due to scanning printed photo.)
- 1953-6 Back (#1) 1953-6 Front (#1)
- 1953-1956 Flap (#1)
- 1953-1956 Inside (#1)
- 1958-60 Back (#2) 1958-60 Front (#2)
- 1958-1960 Flap (#2)
- 1958-1960 Inside (#2)
- Imperial Hotel Directory Map Foldout
- Imperial Hotel Price Guide 1960-1962 (#3)
- 1960-62 Back (#3) 1960-62 Front (#3)
- 1960-1962 Flap (#3)
- 1960-1962 Inside (#3)
Imperial Hotel Brochure 1963-1964 (#4)
Imperial Hotel Price Guide 1963-1964 (#4)
1963-1964 Back (#4) 1963-1964 Front (#4)
1963-1964 Flap (#4)
1963-1964 Inside (#4)
- Imperial Hotel Price Guide 1965 (#5)
- 1965 Back (#5) 1965 Front (#5)
- 1965 Flap (#5)
- 1965 Inside (#5)
CERAMIC
DOCUMENTS Imperial Hotel Receipt 1956
Detail of Imperial Hotel Illustration
- Imperial Hotel Christmas Card 1958 (Etched Metal Plate)
- Front
- Back
HOTEL KEY
- Original Imperial Hotel Key #52
LABELS Imperial Hotel Luggage Label 1920s
Imperial Hotel Luggage Labels Circa 1930s
Imperial Hotel Luggage Label 1930s (Triangle)
LETTERHEADS Imperial Hotel Letterhead Circa 1930s
- Imperial Hotel Letterhead Circa 1957
MAPS
MATCHES
- Imperial Hotel Match Box, Tel #(59) 3151 (Back)
- Imperial Hotel Wooden Match Box (Open)
MENUS Imperial Hotel Dinner Menu 1946
Imperial Hotel Wine List Dated 3-6-1955
MODELS
PHOTOGRAPHS
- Imperial Hotel 1946 Envelope
- Imperial Hotel Hand Tinted 1946 Envelope
Imperial Hotel Hand Tinted 1946
Imperial Hotel 1946 Envelope
POSTCARDS 1922 Front View of reflecting pool
Similar View of reflecting pool
"Imperial Hotel, Tokyo" C1923
- Imperial Hotel Circa 1923
Imperial Hotel September 1, 1923
- 1923 Front View Detail of Sphere Sculptures
Detail of Left Sphere Sculpture
Detail of Right Sphere Sculpture
Sphere Sculptures. This is one of just a few photographs that include the two taller "Sphere Sculptures" that are set higher and further back above the entry way. They are not visible in the 1922 postcard, and are not seen in later postcards or images. What remains on the top of the left column are the two spheres that are actually part of he column itself. Each side is different. There was a matching set in the front of the balcony inside the Theatre. They are visible in a number of photographs and drawings in "Frank Lloyd Wright in Imperial Hotel" Akashi, 1972, pages 170-171, 190-191, 202, 215, 219, 271, 287, 335. All that is visible in Cary James' "The Imperial Hotel" 1968, are the remnants of the two spheres that are part of he column itself (Plate 10). Both sets were removed, the set at the Entry and the set in the Theatre. One possible explanation is that they were damaged or fell during the earthquake, or because of their height, the fear that they might fall.
Front View Circa 1930 Same image as postcard to the right, but slight differences to the postcard. Japanese characters on the front bottom right are positioned differently. Very unusual paper not seen on other postcards. When magnified, the front side has small uneven round indents or impressions pressed into the surface, giving it a canvas look when reflecting light on the surface. This version has Japanese characters on the left and right side on the back.
Front View Circa 1930, Slight variation Same image as postcard to the left, but slight differences to the postcard. Japanese characters on the front bottom right are positioned differently. Very unusual paper not seen on other postcards. When magnified, the front side has small uneven raised embossed squiggles on the surface, giving it a canvas look when reflecting light on the surface. This version does not have Japanese characters on the left and right side on the back.
Koshien Hotel by Arata Endo, Circa 1930
- (L to R) John Lloyd Wright, Arata Endō, Frank Lloyd Wright and
- Aisaku Hayashi Circa 1917
- 1950s
Main Building Imperial Hotel Circa 1958
- 1960s Bird’s-Eye View
POSTERS Films on Burnham, Sullivan, Wright & The Imperial Hotel (1969)
SILVERWARE
- Back of Silverware.
- Each piece has the Imperial Hotel Logo and is dated.
The Imperial Hotel silverware collection is comprised of 26 pieces. From left to right. 1) Two butter knives. 2) Three salad forks. 3) Four forks. 4) Four large knives. 5) One small knife. 6) Four soup spoons. 7) Three spoons. 8) Four dessert spoons. 9) One sugar spoon. For additional information on The Imperial Hotel Silverware see our Wright Study.
THERMOMETERS
YEAR DESCRIPTION ST# 1922 “Imperial Hotel, Tokyo” Front View of reflecting pool. July 4, 1922, the first section of the Imperial Hotel opened. August 1923 the hotel complete. This is a very early image, possibly before completion. The sculptures on either side of the reflecting pool have not been installed, as well as the spires atop the towers of the entry way. I believe this to be an early hand tinted collotype printing process or photogravure. This printing process was used with postcards until the late twenties. Back: “Union Postale, Universelle. Carte Postale.” 5.5 x 3.6. 0147.01.0807 1920's PC Imperial Hotel (1920's) Imperial Hotel (Peacock Alley) (Real photo) 3.25 x 5.5 1920.04.0405 1920's Imperial Hotel Luggage Label, 1920s (Printed by The Imperial Hotel) 4.5 x 4.5. 0228.04.0305 1923 PC Imperial Hotel (1923) Imperial Hotel (Front View) (Real photo PC) This is one of just a few photographs that include the two taller "Sphere Sculptures" that are set higher and further back above the entry way. They are not visible in the 1922 postcard, and are not seen in later postcards or images. What remains on the top of the left column are the two spheres that are actually part of he column itself. Each side is different. There was a matching set in the front of the balcony inside the Theatre. They are visible in a number of photographs and drawings in "Frank Lloyd Wright in Imperial Hotel" Akashi, 1972, pages 170-171, 190-191, 202, 215, 219, 271, 287, 335. All that is visible in Cary James' "The Imperial Hotel" 1968, are the remnants of the two spheres that are part of he column itself (Plate 10). Both sets were removed, the set at the Entry and the set in the Theatre. One possible explanation is that they were damaged or fell during the earthquake, or because of their height, the fear that they might fall. 3.25 x 5.5 1920.03.0405 1923 "Imperial Hotel, Tokyo" C1923. Front View of reflecting pool. July 4, 1922, the first section of the Imperial Hotel opened. August 1923 the hotel was completed. This is a very early image, the growth of the landscaping around the reflecting pool is consistent with the 1922 view. But it is missing the two taller "Sphere Sculptures" that are set higher and further back above the entry way. I believe this to be an early collotype printing process or photogravure. This printing process was used with postcards until the late twenties. Back: "Union Postale, Universelle. Carte Postale." and is exactly the same as the 1922. 5.5 x 3.6. Gift from Randolph C. Henning. 0156.05.0809 1923 Original Imperial Hotel Key for Room #52 1923.00.0600 1926 "Imperial Hotel, Tokyo Japan." Postcard Cover for set of four postcards (Next four postcards). (Note, have verified date as 1926.) 0531.06.0107 1926 "Peacock Alley, Imperial Hotel, Tokyo." (Part of set of four.) Not dated. 5.375 x 3.3. (Two cards, one is part of the set of four.) 0531.07.0107 0531.05.0602 1926 "Main Dining Hall, Imperial Hotel, Tokyo." (Part of set of four.) Not dated. 5.375 x 3.3. (Two copies) 0531.08.0107 0531.17.0307 1926 "Imperial Hotel, Tokyo" (Exterior Main Building). (Part of set of four.) Not dated. 5.375 x 3.3. 0531.09.0107 1926 "Imperial Hotel, Tokyo" (Exterior Wing). (Part of set of four.) Not dated. I have seen this same image as a Real Photo PC which I would date in the 1920's. 5.375 x 3.3. (Two cards, one is part of the set of four.) 0531.10.0107 0531.04.1006 Circa 1930 Imperial Hotel Letterhead 1930.00.0400 C 1930 "Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Japan. (Japanese characters)" Front View of reflecting pool. Circa 1930. Back: "Post Card. Correspondence. Address. Postage, 1 ½ Sen Domestic, 6 Sen Foreign. (Japanese characters left and right.)" Very similar to S#300.04, but an earlier date. Concrete panel in foreground has not been added. Missing the two taller "Sphere Sculptures" that are set higher and further back above the entry way. Printed with a standard four-color dot pattern. Very unusual paper not seen on other postcards. When magnified, the front side has small uneven round indents or impressions pressed into the surface, giving it a canvas look when reflecting light on the surface. 5.6 x 3.6. Have verified 1935 PM. 0249.06.0402 C 1930 "Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Japan. (Japanese characters)" Front View of reflecting pool. Circa 1930. Back: "Post Card. Correspondence. Address. Postage, 1 ½ Sen Domestic, 6 Sen Foreign. (This version missing Japanese characters left and right.)" Very similar to S#300.04, but an earlier date. Concrete panel in foreground has not been added. Missing the two taller "Sphere Sculptures" that are set higher and further back above the entry way. Printed with a standard four-color dot pattern. Very unusual paper not seen on other postcards. When magnified, the front side has small uneven raised embossed squiggles on the surface, giving it a canvas look when reflecting light on the surface. 5.6 x 3.6. Have verified 1935 PM. 0249.19.1209 Circa 1930 Imperial Hotel Luggage Labels (15 Labels) (5.25 X 3") 1930.15.1299 Circa 1930 Imperial Hotel Luggage Labels (2 Large (5.25 X 3"), 3 Small (4 X 2.4") 1930.05.0400 Circa 1930 Imperial Hotel Luggage Sticker (5.25 X 3") 1930.01.1199 Circa 1930 Imperial Hotel Luggage Label (Triangle - Large 5" Long) Red & Black 1930.01.0400 Circa 1930 Imperial Hotel Luggage Label (Triangle - Small 4 1/8" Long) Red & Black 1930.01.0500 1930 Koshien Hotel by Arata Endo, Circa 1930. "Koshien Hotel (Midway between Osaka-Kobe), Koshien Hyogoken Japan." Arata Endo was Wright's assistant on the Imperial Hotel. The Koshien Hotel was designed in 1930 and was commissioned by the former Imperial Hotel manager Aisaku Hayashi. 5.5 x 3.5. Gift from Randolph C. Henning. 0249.18.0809 C 1931 "Imperial Hotel Tokyo Japan. (Japanese characters.)" Front View of reflecting pool. Circa 1931. Back: "Post Card. Correspondence. Address. Postage, 1 ½ Sen Domestic, 6 Sen Foreign." Very similar to S#249.06, but at a later date. Concrete panel in foreground has been added. Missing the two taller "Sphere Sculptures" that are set higher and further back above the entry way. Printed with a standard four-color dot pattern. 5.6 x 3.6. Have verified 1931 PM. Gift from Randolph C. Henning. 0300.04.0809 1937 - 1964 Imperial Hotel Silverware. 26 Pieces. Dated from 1937 with the last piece dated 1964. The logo and date are stamped on the back of each piece of silverware. According to Thomas A. Heinz in The Vision of Frank Lloyd Wright: A complete guide to the designs of an architectural genius., page 412, there are no known examples in drawings or in actuality of any silver sets of knives, forks and spoons made for the hotel or other locations. If you take a look at the Imperial Hotel Restaurant Guide Detail, you will be able to specifically notice the unique shape of the crooked end of the knife. This silverware was purchased this from a woman who picked it up at a garage sale in New Jersey. Additional information on The Imperial Hotel Silverware... 1937.26.1200 1945 Imperial Hotel, 1945. Photographed after the end of the war, while the Americans occupies the Imperial Hotel. The Imperial Hotel resumed normal business on April 1, 1952. 6 x 4.5. 0647.03.0307 1945 Imperial Hotel, Circa 1945. Pool, Entry and Lobby. Photographed after the end of the war, while the Americans occupied the Imperial Hotel. The Imperial Hotel resumed normal business on April 1, 1952. Possibly produced as a postcard, but it is not printed on the back. It is the same size other RPPCs produced during that time period. It could have possibly been part of a Souvenir Pack. Gift from Randolph C. Henning. To order "At Taliesin". 5.3 x 3.3. 0647.11.0109 1946 Imperial Hotel. Package of eight photographs one of which is the Imperial Hotel, including envelope. Verify date through other photographs, Ernie Pyle Theater. Photographed after the end of the war, while the Americans occupies the Imperial Hotel. The Imperial Hotel resumed normal business on April 1, 1952. 4.75 x 3.2. 0685.03.0107 1946 Imperial Hotel. Package of eight hand tinted photographs one of which is the Imperial Hotel, including envelope, (Published by Fukuda Hobundo, Yokohama, Japan) Verify date through other photographs, Ernie Pyle Theater used by Allied Personnel. Photographed after the end of the war, while the Americans occupies the Imperial Hotel. The Imperial Hotel resumed normal business on April 1, 1952. 4.25 x 2.9. 0685.04.1007 1946 “Souvenir Views of Tokyo. Selected Photographs, Coloured By Hand.” Package of eight hand tinted photographs one of which is the Imperial Hotel, including envelope, 1946. Verify date through other photographs, Ernie Pyle Theater used by Allied Personnel. Photographed after the end of the war, while the Americans occupies the Imperial Hotel. The Imperial Hotel resumed normal business on April 1, 1952. 4.25 x 2.9. 0685.05.1007 1946 Imperial Hotel Dinner Menu, Jan 23, 1946 1946.00.1001 1947 Imperial Hotel. Very large Map of Tokyo, Printed by the Imperial Hotel in 1947. It also offers additional information. 1947.00.0501 1950 Imperial Hotel of Tokyo. Part of a set of eight post cards of Tokyo. “Inperial” typo. (1950 Ford in foreground.) 5.5 x 3.5. 0831.08.0506 1950-60's Imperial Hotel Thermometer 1950-60's, 1 5/8 x 9 1/4" (No Date) 1960.02.0303 1952 Imperial Restaurant Guide. This guide has a photo of the silverware in a place setting. Restaurant Guide: Imperial Hotel. Includes map, color photos of Cafe Terrace, Imperial Viking, Main Dining Room, Grill Room, Prunier Room, Imperial Theater Restaurant, Sukiyaki, Tempura, Phoenix Lounge, Skoal Bar, Garden Bar and the Grill Bar. Gold cover, silver back cover. 16 pages. 7 1/8" wide x 5" high. Printed in 1952 after the opening of the new annex. 1952.01.0400 1955 Imperial Hotel Wine List, Dated 3-6-1955. Wine list including two maps of the Bordeaux and Burgundy areas. 20 Pages including Cover. 1955.00.0602 1953-1956 (IH Brochure #1) “Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Japan” Includes four photographs of the Wright designed Imperial Hotel, and three photographs of the first annex completed 1953, built directly behind Wright’s building, but before construction on the second annex began in 1957. 16 x 9.5 folded to 4 x 9.5. Pp 8. 1205.24.0407 1953-1956 Imperial Hotel Price Guide. Accompanied brochure. Rice Paper. 3.75 x 7.75. Pp 1. 1205.25.0407 1956 Imperial Hotel Receipt - 6/20/1956 (6 x 7) 1956.00.0904 1957 Imperial Hotel Letterhead. Part of a package which included Brochure, Price list, 11 Letterhead plus a few other items. Rice paper. 11 x 6.75 folded to 5.5 x 6.75 1957.02.0105 1957 Imperial Hotel Directory of Services Imperial Hotel Directory includes Restaurants, Bars, Services, and a color foldout layout of the motel. Pp 20 1205.23.0205 1958-1960 (IH Brochure #2) “Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Japan”. Includes two photographs of the Wright designed Imperial Hotel, and five photographs of the two new buildings completed 1958, built directly behind Wright’s building. 16 x 9.5 folded to 4 x 9.5. Pp 8. 1205.21.0105 1958-1960 Imperial Hotel Price Guide Imperial Hotel Accompanied brochure. Rice Paper. 3.75 x 7.75. Pp 2 1205.22.0105 1958 Imperial Hotel Christmas Card. Front: Metal etched or stamped plate, hand tinted or plated (4.5 x 3), mounted to a decorative cloth backing (7 x 5). Text printed on Rice paper. Framed (7.5 x 5.5). Text on back: “With Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.” T. Inumara, President. Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Japan. 1958-1959. 1377.24.0406 C1958 "Main Building Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Japan." Front View across reflecting pool. Circa 1958. Back: "Post Card. Imperial Hotel Correspondence. Cable Address "Impho" Tokyo. Address. 5.7 x 4.1. 1259.16.1209 1960-62 (IH Brochure #3) “Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Japan” Includes two photographs of the Wright designed Imperial Hotel, and five photographs of the two new buildings completed 1958, built directly behind Wright’s building. 16 x 9.5 folded to 4 x 9.5. 1259.12.0307 1960-62 Imperial Hotel Price Guide Accompanied brochure. Rice Paper. 3.75 x 7.75. 1259.13.0307 1963-1964 (IH Brochure #4) “Imperial Hotel Tokyo”. Imperial Hotel Brochure. Front & Back Cover has an illustration with gold ink. Inside has two photographs of the original Wright Building and seven of the new buildings. Includes Price Guide. 16 x 9.5 folded to 4 x 9.5. 1565.20.1007 1963-1964 Imperial Hotel Price Guide. Left side in Japanese, right side in English. Was includes with Brochure. Rice paper, 7.5 x 8.5 folded to 4 x 8.5. 1565.21.1007 1965 (IH Brochure #5) “Imperial Hotel Tokyo” Imperial Hotel Imperial Hotel Brochure. Front & Back Cover has an illustration with gold ink. Inside has one illustration of original Wright Building and seven of the two new buildings. Includes Price Guide. "...the Imperial's 75-year history..." This would date this brochure at 1965. 16 x 9 folded to 4 x 9. 1377.30.0400 1965 Imperial Hotel Price Guide Imperial Hotel Left side in Japanese, right side in English. Was includes with Brochure. Rice paper, 7.5 x 8.5 folded to 4 x 8.5. 1377.31.0400 IH Matches Imperial Hotel Match Box, Tel #(591) 3141 (Theatre Restaurant) (Cardboard Box) (Date Unknown) 2.25 x 1.5. 0000.00.0200 IH Matches Imperial Hotel Match Box, Tel #(59) 3151 (Wooden Box) (Date Unknown) 2.25 x 1.5. 0000.00.0606 IH Matches Imperial Hotel Match Box (Wooden Box) (Date Unknown) 1.5 x 2.25. 0000.00.0501 Truck Imperial Hotel Model 30's Truck, Manufactured by Lledo (#4308 of 7500) (Not Dated) 0000.00.0600 1960s Imperial Hotel (1960s) “Main Building” 5.6 x 4. (Three copies) 1458.12.0400 1458.13.0400 1458.14.0400 1960s Imperial Hotel (1960s) “Bird’s-Eye View” 5.6 x 4. (Three copies) 1458.15.0400 1458.16.0400 1458.17.0400 1964 The Imperial Hotel Story (Soft Cover) (Published by The Imperial Hotel, Japan) Tiltman, Hessell (See Sweeney 1814) (First Edition) Pp 62 1571.01.0399 1968 The Imperial Hotel: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Architecture of Unity (Published by the Charles E, Tuttle Company, Inc. Rutalnd, Vermont and Tokyo, Japan) (Hard Cover DJ) James, Cary As destruction of Wright’s Imperial Hotel loomed, Cary documents the condition of the structure in 1965. Includes 46 numbered pages of text, 63 photographic plates and six illustrations and floor plans in fold out spreads. 7.75 x 10.5. Original HC List Price $7.50. Two copies. (First Edition) (Sweeney 1725) Pp 140 1725.00.1198 1725.01.1106 1969 Films on Burnham, Sullivan, Wright, Mies, van derRohe & The Imperial Hotel. June 22-26, 1969. Film Festival at Fullerton Hall, Art Institute of Chicago. A.I.A. Chicago Chapter and The Art Institute of Chicago Two films on Wright. “Frank Lloyd Wright” and “The Imperial Hotel, Tokyo - 1921 to 1967". 11 x 11. Pp 1 1803.02.0606 1970 The Imperial Hotel Story (Soft Cover) (Published by The Imperial Hotel, Japan) Tiltman, Hessell Revised edition. See #1571.01. (Sweeney 1814) Pp 80 1814.00.0800 1972 Frank Lloyd Wright in Imperial Hotel (Hard Cover - DJ, Boxed slip cover, Custom Cardboard Packing Box) Akashi, Nobumichi The most complete photographic record I have seen. Before and during destruction. In Japanese. Boxed slip cover. Original HC List Price ¥18,000. (First Edition) (Sweeney 1882) Pp 183 1882.00.0902 1973 America: An Illustrated Diary of Its Most Exciting Years (Hard Cover - DJ) Wright, Frank Lloyd Ch. 6: Why the Japanese Earthquake Did Not Destroy the Hotel Imperial. One Chapter by Frank Lloyd Wright, includes six photos. (First Edition) Pp Cover 46-55 1927.01.0402 1988 Frank Lloyd Wright’s Imperial Hotel (Published by Dover Publications, Inc., New York) (Soft Cover) James, Cary As destruction of Wright’s Imperial Hotel loomed, Cary documents the condition of the structure in 1965. Includes 46 numbered pages of text, 63 photographic plates and six illustrations and floor plans in fold out spreads. 8 x 10.5. Original SC List Price $7.95. (First Soft Cover Edition) Pp 140 1988.05.0900 2000 Imperial Hotel Cup & Saucer, Noritake, Frank Lloyd Wright Collection 2000.21.1202 2004 Tokyo, City and Architecture (Published by Universal Publishing, A division of Rizzoli International Publications, Inc. New York. Originally published in Italy in 2004 by Skira Editore S.p.A., Milano, Italy) "Tokyo is one of the largest and most complex cities in the world and represents an intriguing proving ground for new ideas on architecture and urbanism. This book presents Tokyo as seen through its growth and design from the 19th century onward with a special focus on highlighting the deep roots of contemporary trends in Tokyo architecture." (Publisher’s description.) One section devoted to Wright’s public work in Japan, including the Imperial Hotel (S.194) and the Jiya Gakuen School (S.213). Includes five photographs and three illustrations (pages 7, 49, 51, 124-134). 6.5 x 8.25. Original list price $29.95. (First edition) Pp 249 2004.53.1209 2006 Burton Holmes Travelogues. The Greatest Travelor of His Time, 1892-1952 (Hard Cover) (Published by Taschen GmbH, Hohenzollernring, Germany) Holmes, Burton; Edited by Caldwell, Genoa "In a time before air travel or radio, on the brink of a revolution in photography and film making, Burton Holmes (1870-1958) set upon a lifelong journey to bring the world home. From the grand boulevards of Paris to China’s Great Wall, from the first modern Olympics in Athens to the 1906 eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Holmes delighted in finding ‘the beautiful way around the world’ and made a career of sharing his stories, photographs, and films with audiences across America." Publisher’s Description. Includes full page photograph of the Imperial Hotel in 1922, page 210-211. 12.25 x 10.5. Original cover price $59.99. (First edition.) Pp 368 2006.29.1006
