Mount Hope Rhode Island Old South Historical Society 1898 souvenir view album

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, New England, Rhode Island, Mount Hope, Illustrated Books, Souvenir Books).

Souvenir of the Visit of the Old South Historical Society to Mount Hope.
Published 1898, United States.
Accordion style binding. Text in English. Illustrated throughout with 12 sepia views.

Interesting little view book apparently created for a specific group on a specific day! How rare is it?

Publisher's cloth binding, gilt title lettering, accordion style views printed on folding oblong sheet.

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

Binding gently age worn, spine scuffed, 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 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. 6 1/2" H x 4" W.

[B9402].