Florence Italy Firenze Italia c. 1870-9 tourist souvenir photo view book album

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Souvenir Books, Photo Albums, Florence, Firenze, Italia, Italy, Architectural Views).

Ricordco di Firenze.
Published c. 1879, Milano by the Tensi Brothers.
Accordion style photo album. Text in Italian. 12 tinted photographic litho plates. With 1879 owners name on rear pastedown.

Publisher's oblong cloth binding, gilt title lettering, embossed decorative ruled covers.

Item is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding gently and lightly age worn, yet still remains overall attractive as an object.

Text block paper is clean, internally well preserved, little staining or soiling, any flaws of a minor type unworthy of specific mention.

Still attractive on the shelf. Item displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this antique item survives.

Book Measures c. 3" H x 4 1/2" W.

[B1890].