Kashina Russian Empire Tourist Souvenir Album c. 1910 pictorial photo book
Brian DiMambro(Old Books, Early 20th Century Books, Travel, Tourism, Russian Empire, Kashina, Souvenir Books, Pictorial Albums).
Kashina.
Published c. 1910.
c. 22 photographic plates, final leaf is a folding panoramic birds-eye view of this city, all images printed on front only. Text in Russian.
Publisher's paper wrappers, gilt title lettering, oblong format.
Poor condition- some pages detached, small scattered stains and spots throughout, some old staining along the gutter of some pages, covers chipped and detached, etc.
Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition.
Binding well and heavily age worn, this rare Russian souvenir book remains overall attractive as an object.
Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a unique age patina the flaws which are present seem easy to overlook or forgive in the context of rarity.
Please review photos for more detail showing how this souvenir book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.
Book Measures c. 7" H x 10 1/2" W.
[B9273].