TAYLOR, DEREK. - FORTUNE, FAME & FOLLY. British Hotels & Catering from 1878 to 1978.

London. Caterer & Hotel Keeper, 1977., Using 200 bound volumes of the weekly magazine "Caterer & Hotelkeepers Gazette" dating from 1878 to 1978, the author has written about famous British hotels, the owners, managers, chefs, & staff. 177 pages including bibliography & index. Colour and b./w. photographs & prints.11½" x 8½". Near fine, no inscription. Near fine d./w., priced £7.50 1977

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