A Moveable Feast in Paper Form.
This is an exquisite vintage promotional booklet for the Hôtel Inter-Continental Paris, dating from the era when the hotel was a proud subsidiary of Pan American World Airways.
Features:
Illustrations: Beautifully rendered sketches by Pierre Pagès and charming, humorous French mid-century illustrations throughout.
Ephemera Bonus: This listing includes original, unused hotel stationery—two printed envelopes and a sheet of high-quality embossed/watermarked letterhead.
Content: A "Resume of the Hotel" in both French and English, featuring 1970s-era advertisements for Pierre Cardin, Balmain, and Guy Laroche.
Condition: Very Good to Near Fine. The red card covers show minimal shelf wear. Interior pages are bright, the binding is tight, and the stationery is crisp with only the slightest natural aging.