"There Is Only One Raffles: The Story Of A Grand Hotel" 1981 SHARP, Ilsa Bahamas

"There Is Only One Raffles: The Story Of A Grand Hotel" 1981 SHARP, Ilsa BahamasSHARP, Ilsa [143] pp. Souvenir Press 1981 8 3 4" x 7" Fine Fine Scroll Down for (11) Additional Scans: Raffles Hotel is a British colonial style luxury hotel in Singapore. It was established by Armenian hoteliers, the Sarkies Brothers, in 1887. The hotel was named after British statesman Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore

13 1/4 x 12 1/4

Scroll Down for (15) Additional Scans:The beautiful catalogue that was produced by Christie's in October 2006 for the Magnificent Jewels which had been collected by actress Ellen Barkin

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and that it will tempt you to venture forth from whatever solid ground you now stand upon to try the uncharted waters of a fresh adventure

period 1883-1950

The authors have handled many of these dazzling modern jewels

this trove of jewelry is a tribute to Cartier s ingenuity and unmatched craftsmanship

as seen in his work for Fisk and Howard universities

Sz: 7 1/2"L

including pieces by Degas

Issued on the 50th anniversary of the Fabiani family's fashion house

Of the first edition