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A scarce and fascinating publication titled A History of the Gritti Palace Hotel, Venice, written by W. Somerset Maugham and issued in June 1960 as a luxury hotel brochure by CIGA Hotels. This beautifully evocative piece of Venetian history includes printed signature facsimiles of numerous world-famous guests who stayed at the Gritti, including Ernest Hemingway, Bette Davis, Greta Garbo, the Duke of Edinburgh, and many more — offering a remarkable snapshot of mid-century cultural and celebrity life.

📘 Item Details:
• Title: A History of the Gritti Palace Hotel, Venice
• Author: W. Somerset Maugham
• Publisher: CIGA Hotels
• Publication Date: June 1960
• Format: Paperback
• Special Features: Printed celebrity signature facsimiles throughout
• Language: English

📚 Condition:
Good overall condition for age.
Covers show some marks to the front and rear consistent with handling.
Inside pages remain clean and well preserved throughout.

📦 Shipping:
Dispatched promptly via Royal Mail Tracked 48 (UK).
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