This is an original 1912 halftone print of the Grand Hotel in "The City of Dreadful Night." Although usually assumed to be London due to the poem of the same name written by Scottish poet James Thompson in the late 1800s, the city mentioned here is actually Calcutta, India
CONDITION
This 99+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.
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Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
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Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
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Dimensions: Approximately 6.75 x 4.75 inches; 17 x 12 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Keywords specific to this image: architecture, Sakloth & Co.
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