Matlock Bath England Tourist Album c. 1850's pictorial souvenir book

(Old Books,19th Century Books, Travel, Tourism, Souvenir Albums, United Kingdom, England, Matlock Bath, Illustrated Books, Landscape Views).

Twenty Four Views and Scenery of Matlock Bath.
Published c. 1850-60's, London by Rock & Co Publ. by W.E. Howe.
c. 50 pages. Text in English. Illustrated throughout.

Scarce mid-19th century view book.

Publisher's cloth binding, gilt title lettering, oblong format. Series of 24 finely engraved views, complete.

Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time, cloth is mottled/ discolored. Book is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding gently age worn, shaken with come loosened leaves/ views, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object.

Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally.

Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail showing how this rare early souvenir view 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. 5 1/2" H x 7 1/4" W.

[B13158].