A fine circa 1930 leatherbound album of 26 original gold toned gelatin silver print photogaphs mounted on linen promoting the Hotel Del Monte, the first true resort hotel in America. The first image has the photographer “Graham” credit in the negative. Includes landscape, architecture and the leisure activities offered by the hotel including golfing, swimming, tennis, fishing, and trap shooting. The photographs are artfully and professionally composed reflecting the grandeur and luxury offered by the establishment. The cover is gilt embossed “The Enchanted Circle, Monterey Peninsula California.” The title page contains a printed description espousing the virtues of the hotel. Each image has a printed title on the facing page describing the photograph.
Album Size: 7.75” x 11.25”
Print Size: 7.25” x 9.5”
$1,950.00