Rhine Germany c.1900 lot x 4 souvenir tourist view books great views

[Germany, Rhine, Mainz, Cologne, Panoramas, Photo Albums, Early 20th century photography, German Photography, Tourism, travel souvenirs and keepsakes].

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Set of four (4) early 20th century photo and painting albums depicting the Rhine and Germany. Full bibliographic info below.

Bilder von Rhein Nach Gemalder von N. v. Astudin.
Published c. 1920, Munich by F. Bruckmann.
20 color plates on heavy coated paper stock, cover lettered with gilt.

Der Rhein von Mainz bis Koln.
Published c. 1920, Cologne by Karl Rud. Bremer & Co.
24 nicely printed gravure black and white plates. Cover gilt lettered in relief.

Album vom Rhein von Mainz bis Koln.
Published c. 1910, Berlin.
28 black and white plates, hardcover oblong format, pictorial cover with gilt lettering..

Album von Koln a. Rh.
Published c. 1910, Berlin.
30 black and white plates.Pictorial gilt hard cover, Jugenstil design.

All items show signs of time, handling and wear, mostly clean internally, the age flaws are easy to overlook or forgive.
 
Set along the shelf measures: 1 1/2".
Largest book measures:  10 3/4" H X 13 3/4" W.
Smallest book measures:  9" H X 12" W.

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