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Authentic, completely intact late-19th-century Victorian scrap album. Cover and binding show expected shelf wear and rubbing consistent with age. Interior pages are aged and structurally fragile/brittle at the margins, which is entirely typical for paper from this era. All scraps are original and securely pasted. Please review the photos for a complete look at the condition of each page.
Item Description:
Up for sale is a beautiful, fully intact, and completely original Victorian Scrapbook Album dating from the late 1880s to early 1890s.
Unlike many albums that are only partially filled, every single page in this book is densely populated with authentic, period-correct vintage ephemera. It serves as an incredible time capsule of the golden age of Victorian paper collecting.
Key Highlights of this Album:
• Dense & Complete: Packed from cover to cover with zero modern filler. Every layout was curated over a century ago.
• Premium Chromolithographs: Filled with vibrant, deeply embossed multi-layered German and American die-cut scraps, featuring classic Victorian themes including children, rich floral arrangements, winter landscapes, and religious imagery.
• Historic Advertising & Ephemera: Features highly collectible period advertisements, including a notable "Scott's Emulsion Calendar" piece, alongside original floral calling cards and rewards of merit.
Specifications:
• Era: Late Victorian (Circa 1889–1894)
• Binding: Hardcover with ornate gold leaf embossing and inset portraits.
• Content: 100% authentic antique die-cuts, calling cards, and trade advertisements.
Shipping & Handling:
This delicate piece will be wrapped with extreme care and shipped flat in a sturdy box with ample padding to ensure it arrives safely. Ships quickly via USPS.
