Germany 1880s Tourist photo books lot x 5 Wiesbaden Weimar Heidelberg 52 views
Germany 1880s Tourist photo books lot x 5 Wiesbaden Weimar Heidelberg 52 views Germany 1880s Tourist photo books lot x 5 Wiesbaden Weimar Heidelberg 52 views
$ 250.00


Germany- 19th century Tourist travel souvenir books.

Five late-19th century tourist souvenir photographic album pocket souvenirs, mostly c. 1870-90 era.

All accordion (leporello or concertina) fold-out style, all printed images mounted to heavy card stock by publisher, all views identified.

Excellent lot, a total of 52 original 19th century mounted photographic views.

All remain clean and relatively well preserved examples, charming small pocket size, near miniature format.

Short video captures condition much better than words. Please watch prior to purchase to ensure a clear understanding of the lot. Nicer lot than typical for the type.

Wiesbaden. 1881, Berlin, Sophus Williams. Splendid embossed pictorial gilt lettered cover. 6 views (only).

Album von Wiesbaden. 1891, Wiesbaden, Ernst Roepke. Ornate embossed gilt cover, 12 albumen views.

Goslar, 1899, Dresden, Rommler & Jonas.Gilt decorated cover,  12 photographic views.

Heidelberg.c.1880's. 10 views, all now loose.

Weimar. c. 1880-90's. Raised embossed decorative cover, gilt title, 12 lithographed panels.

Smallest book measures: 4 1/4" H X 2 7/8" W.
Largest book measures: 3 1/2" H X 5 1/8" W.
Group along the shelf measures: 2 1/2".

[V981].