Meet Me at the Carlton: The Story of Johannesburg's Old Carlton Hotel (Signed Limited Edition) Rosenthal, Eric (compiled by)

ROSENTHAL, Eric (Compiler) — Meet Me at the Carlton: The Story of Johannesburg's Old Carlton Hotel (1972 Signed Limited Edition)

Description

An exceptionally scarce piece of Johannesburg's social and architectural history, compiled by the legendary South African historian and broadcaster, Eric Rosenthal. This captivating work chronicles the life, glamour, and legacy of the grand old Carlton Hotel, which originally opened its doors in February 1906, served as the epicenter of luxury for decades, and was eventually demolished in 1963.

This specific copy is a highly collectable Special Presentation Limited Edition, numbered #396 of only 500 copies. It was specially prepared and presented on the historic occasion of the opening of the new Carlton Hotel in Johannesburg on 21 November 1972.

The limitation page is hand-signed by the compiler, Eric Rosenthal, making this an elite acquisition for collectors of Johannesburg history, hospitality memorabilia, and Africana.

Detailed Specifications

• Compiler: Eric Rosenthal
• Title: Meet Me at the Carlton: The Story of Johannesburg's Old Carlton Hotel
• Publisher: Howard Timmins, Cape Town
• Year: 1972
• Edition: First Edition — Signed Limited Presentation Edition (Copy No. 396 of 500)
• Format/Size: Large Oblong 4to (11" x 8¾" / Approx. 280 x 220 mm); 157 pages (Complete with Index)
• Binding: Original publisher's hardcover binding, structurally sound and well-maintained.
• Content: Richly illustrated with numerous historical black-and-white photographs documenting the golden era of the hotel. 

Condition Report

• Book & Binding: Very Good+. An excellent, well-preserved copy. The spine remains completely undamaged, the boards are square, and the internal pages are clean, bright, and tight. 

Dust Jacket: Very Good. Exhibits only very limited, minor signs of shelf wear. The jacket is clean, intact, and now safely housed in a protective cellophane sleeve to preserve its condition.