Rhine River Panorama Cologne Mainz Decorative Vignettes c. 1895 souvenir album

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Travel, Tourism, Germany, Rhine River, Cologne, Mainz, Souvenir Albums, Panoramic Views).Panorama von Rhein: Coln bis Mainz.Published c. 1895, Leipzig, Germany, Lithographed by Carl Garte.Accordion style binding. 24 leaves forming a long continuous river view plus a supplemental (loose) booklet index. Text in German, English, & French. Publisher's pictorial paper covered boards, gilt title lettering, oblong format. Seems very nice to us, nicer than typical.Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition.Binding gently age worn, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object.Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally.Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overl