Trinity Lavra St. Sergius Russia Tourist Souvenir Album c. 1910 pictorial book

(Old Books, Early 20th Century Books, Travel, Tourism, Souvenir Albums, Pictorial Books, Russia, Sergiyev Posad, Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Monasteries).

Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius.
Published c. 1910-25, Russia.
25 photographic views printed on one side of coated stock paper sheets. Text in Russia.  Early owners name with 1925 date.

Publisher's pictorial cloth binding, oblong format, original decorative binding string.

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

Binding age worn, spine paper chipped, 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, one view with short edge tear, scattered minor soiling and small staining, tight, sound internally.

Still attractive on the shelf. The rare view 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. 5 1/2" H x 8" W.

[B9276].