A rare illustrated advertising notebook from the British insurance company General Accident Fire & Life , founded in Perth, Scotland, in 1885. The cover features a striking firefighting scene—likely inspired by a major London fire at the turn of the century—depicting firefighters, ladders, horses, and steam engines in a dramatic setting. The interior contains a calendar for 1909 and 20 blank pages of heavy green paper. A fine example of Edwardian-era corporate communication, blending art, technology, and prestige.
✦ Origin: English printing house ✦ Estimated period: 1909 ✦ Dimensions: 27 × 21 cm ✦ Material: Paper, illustrated hardcover ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight wear to the binding and signs of age, but no missing parts
A particularly expressive illustration on the theme of major urban fires and firefighters – a historical document of insurance and firefighting, ideal for a collector or decorative framing.
