Jamaican Souvenir Manufacturing Baskets Necklaces Pottery 1905 Wortley booklet

(Old Books, Early 20th Century Books, Caribbean Islands, Jamaica, Travel, Tourism, Souvenirs, Collecting).

Souvenirs of Jamaica: Notes on the Manufacture of Curiosities and Other Souvenirs, by E.J. Wortley.
Published 1905, Jamaica by Educational Supply Co.
88 pages. Text in English.

Publisher's decorative paper wrappers. A very scarce early 20th century booklet discussing the range of tourist items then produced in Jamaica, such as tortoise shell objects, scorpions, eggs of crocodiles and alligators, tarantula, fans, cigars, etc.

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

Binding gently age worn, staple rust, first leaf torn across top (to remove owners name), mostly light signs of handling and time but nothing offensive or severe, book remains overall attractive as an object.

Paper is gently toned, internally 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. 7 1/4" H x 4 1/4" W.

[B5299].