Washington D.C. 1890-1920's Tourist souvenir book lot x 5 w/ many views
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints







[Washington D.C., Souvenir Albums, Capitol Building, White House].
Short video captures condition much better than words. Please watch prior to purchase to ensure a clear understanding of the lot. All are oblong in format, one is accordion/ leporello style.
Set of early 20th century tourist view albums from Washington D.C.
Designed and produced as tourist souvenirs, these 100+ year old albums contain a large number of early photographs of Washington D.C, along with advertisements designed to lure in tourist dollars.
A great collection of antique travel memorabilia. Full bibliographical information below.
Personally Conducted Tours to Washington...
Published 1897.
19 pages. Contains a folding city plan map.
Souvenir Book of Our National Capital from Choicest Recent Photographs.
Published 1923, Washington D.C by B.S. Reynolds Co.
62 photographs.
Washington Album.
Published c1880-90's.
c. 75 tinted lithographs.
Jarvis' Washington the National Capital.
Published 1901, Philadelphia by J. Murray Jordan.
65 photographs.
Washington The Nation's Capital.
Published c. 1920, Washington D.C by B.S Reynolds Company.
27 color images
Any age flaws are easy to overlook or forgive.
Lot along the shelf measures:
Largest book measures: "8 1/2 H X 10 1/4" W.
Smallest book measures: 4 1/4" H X 7" W.
[V2101].