Edwardian London Photograph Folio c - Streetscape & Landmark Views Souvenir 1910 For Sale
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Edwardian London Photograph Folio c - Streetscape & Landmark Views Souvenir 1910:
$37.49
The object is a "Souvenir of London" photographic folio, probably dating from circa 1910, placing it in the Edwardian period. It is bound with a string tie, a fastening method common at the time, and the binding shows wear consistent with its age. The cover has discoloration and staining and features an oval-shaped image framed with Art Nouveau decorative flourishes. The back cover bears the inscription "British Manufacture Throughout," indicating the emphasis placed on domestic production during this period.Inside are sixteen monochrome photographs, likely printed on sturdy postcard stock. Each photograph is captioned and shows a London landmark, bordered by simple decorative lines. The depicted sites include London Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey in two views, St. Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge in two views, Hyde Park Corner, the Thames Embankment, the National Gallery, the Bank and Royal Exchange, Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street, and Charing Cross and the Strand. The photographs are mounted on dark pages that provide contrast to the images.The clothing and transportation visible in the photographs, including horse-drawn carriages alongside motor vehicles, support a dating of circa 1910. Closer study of the architectural details and historical contexts of the landmarks may permit a more specific date to be determined.The folio shows age-related wear. The cover has discoloration and staining, and the string tie is worn. The photographs may exhibit foxing or staining, both common conditions in photographic prints of this period, though the extent of such damage cannot be confirmed from the available images. The interior pages show toning consistent with the aging of paper. A full condition assessment would require detailed photographs of the cover corners and edges, the string binding, the photograph mounts, and the folio’s spine and inner binding. Close-up images of each photograph would also be necessary for a complete evaluation. Such documentation would contribute to a more accurate scholarly understanding of the folio’s condition and support its long-term preservation.
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Edwardian London Photograph Folio c - Streetscape & Landmark Views Souvenir 1910
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