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Antique Atlantic City, New Jersey – “The Playground of the Nation” Illustrated Souvenir Booklet – Circa 1920s
Offered for sale is a beautiful antique illustrated souvenir booklet featuring historic Atlantic City, New Jersey, during its golden age as one of America’s premier seaside vacation destinations.
The striking original-style cover features a fashionable bathing beauty overlooking the crowded Atlantic City beach, with the famous slogan “The Playground of the Nation.”
Published by F. W. Woolworth Co., Atlantic City, N.J., this collectible booklet features colorful period illustrations and historic views of Atlantic City’s celebrated hotels, beaches, boardwalk, and amusement piers.
Featured Historic Locations:
* Atlantic City Boardwalk and rolling chair parade
* Ritz-Carlton and Ambassador Hotels
* Young’s Million Dollar Pier
* Historic Steel Pier
* Atlantic City beachfront and bathing scenes
* Beachfront hotels, shops, and seaside attractions
Item Details:
* Title: Atlantic City – The Playground of the Nation
* Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
* Era: Early 20th century, estimated 1920s
* Publisher: F. W. Woolworth Co.
* Format: Illustrated souvenir booklet
* Illustrations: Colorized historic photographic views
* Originality: Appears to be a period souvenir publication; exact printing date unverified
Condition:
Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear. The cover displays visible discoloration, foxing, spotting, and edge wear. Interior pages show age toning and scattered staining. The binding remains present, and the illustrated pages shown retain attractive colors.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
Collector Appeal:
An attractive piece of early Atlantic City tourism history, ideal for collectors of New Jersey memorabilia, antique travel ephemera, historic boardwalk imagery, seaside resort souvenirs, and early American tourism publications.
You will receive the exact booklet pictured.
