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Lot of 3 Vintage 1900s Canada Souvenir Photo Books Montreal Quebec Kingston:
$79.99
Antique c.1900 Canadian Souvenir Viewbook Lot - Montreal, Quebec, Kingston (3 Books)Up for sale is a wonderful, highly cohesive lot of three antique turn-of-the-century photographic souvenir viewbooks documenting historic cities in eastern Canada. These booklets feature high-quality halftone photographic plates showcasing late-Victorian architecture, street scenes, and landmarks. Perfect for collectors of Canadiana, antique travel ephemera, or early landscape photography.What’s Included:
• Montreal In Half Tone: A Souvenir (c.1900–1905)
• Publisher: The James Bayne Co. / W.J. Clarke (Mount Royal Park)
• Details: Features over 100 illustrations with historical descriptions by renowned Canadian poet Dr. W.H. Drummond. Includes the spectacular, highly desirable three-panel folding panoramic panoramic view titled "Bird's-Eye View of Montreal from Mount Royal Park." This delicate fold-out is fully intact, firmly attached, and clean—a rare find for this booklet.
• 2. Souvenir of The City of Quebec & Ste. Anne de Beaupre (c.1900–1902)
• Publisher: The James Bayne Co.
• Details: Beautiful photographic retrospective of historic Quebec City landmarks, the Citadel, and the famous pilgrimage basilica.
• 3. Kingston and its Vicinity (c.1900)
• Publisher: The Grip Printing and Publishing Co., Ltd. (Toronto) for T. McAuley (Kingston).
• Details: Highly desirable locally published viewbook capturing Ontario's historic "Limestone City," including City Hall, Queen's University, and the waterfront.
Condition Report:
Please review the photos carefully as they form part of the description. These items are over 120 years old and show expected signs of age. The books do have pages with discoloration;
• Kingston Book: The lavender cardstock cover is in rough condition with notable chipping, structural tears along the top left, and heavy wear down the spine edge. The original binding cord/staples are missing from the spine holes shown. Interior pages remain intact but show handled wear.
• Montreal & Quebec Books: Overall fair-to-good vintage condition for softcover ephemera of this era. Covers show typical edge wear, light scuffing, and minor corner bumps. Interior text blocks are clean and securely attached.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need additional photos of specific interior pages before purchasing! Related Items:
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