Album of Coney Island, N.Y. (Viewbook)

Portland, Maine: Chisholm Bros. Album of Coney Island, N.Y. (Viewbook), Chisholm Bros., Portland, Maine, Sole Agent for Chas. Frey's Original Souvenir Albums, circa 1895. 6 x 5 inches, 12 leaves on one folded sheet which opens accordion style. Verso is blank.

Red embossed boards with bold gilt title. Rubbing to edges with several areas where the red is rubbed off including a couple spots within the boards. Interior leaves all attached with light rubbing to folds, especially on fore edge. Good condition.

Photomechanical reproductions of photographs of Coney Island. Includes images of observatories, streetscapes, beaches, piers, railroad depots, hotels and music pavilions. Includes the Brighton Beach Observatory, the Sea Beach Palace, the Coney Island Elephant and more.

Surprisingly scarce viewbook from the late 19th century. Item #2623

Price: $125.00