Los Angeles California c. 1915 Lot x 2 illustrated souvenir albums street scenes
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints(Old Books, Americana, Souvenir Albums, California, Los Angeles, Street Scenes, Architectural Views, Parks, Gardens, Early Automobiles).
Lot x 2 Los Angeles Souvenir Albums. (different publishers).
Published c. 1915-25, United States. O. Newman Co, L.A. (color album) & Cardinell-Vincent Co., S.F. (b&w views).
2 albums. 48, 64 pages. Text in English. Profusely illustrated throughout.
Publisher's pictorial paper wrappers, both oblong format. One album lacking front cover & 1/2 of rear cover. The brown cover album is 2 hole punched in the top blank margins, never affecting the views. Despite the condition issues, both remains very pleasing to browse.
Items are old and shows some signs of handling and time. Items are not new or in "new" condition.
Paper lightly age worn, slight rubbing, each remains overall clean and attractive as a fragile survival.
Text block paper is toned, signs of handling, small scattered spotting, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.
Still attractive on the shelf. The scarce pamphlets display a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.Â
Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how these fun and fascinating 100 year old antique tourist souvenirs survive.
Covers measures c. 8 1/4" H x 10 1/4" W.
[B4945].