Niagara Falls & Toronto American c. 1880's Souvenir Albums Illustrated Book
Brian DiMambro(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, New York, Niagara Falls, Canada, Toronto).
30 Views of Niagara Falls and Toronto.
Published c. 1880's, United States by W.H.B. & Co.
14 pages containing 16 different miniature views. Text in English. Profusely illustrated throughout. Affixed to rear paste down is a description of Niagara Falls on both sides.
Publisher's boards with gilt lettering and pictorial cover decorations, lithography after photographic images, accordion style format.
Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.
Binding gently age worn, corners worn down, some light rubbing and staining to covers, signs of handling but nothing offensive or severe, remains overall attractive as a tourist souvenir.
Paper is gently toned, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.
Still attractive on the shelf. Book 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 showing how this item survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books and ephemera of all types. Flaws seen and described have been taken into account.
Book Measures c. 5 1/2" H x 4 1/2" W.
[B12152].