Antique 19thC Neuestes Rhein Panorama Ph Frey Frankfurt Folding River Map Book
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An authentic mid-to-late 19th-century German folding river map and souvenir guide titled Neuestes Rhein-Panorama, published by Ph. Frey & Co. in Frankfurt a/M.
Housed in its original gilt-embossed plum/maroon cloth hardcover binding with decorative cartouche tooling. Inside, it features:
A continuous, multi-panel folding concertina / leporello strip map depicting panoramic steel-engraved views of the Rhine River, complete with castles, towns (such as Eltville, Nieder-Ingelheim, and Walluf), vineyards, and railway lines along the banks.
A attached printed booklet titled Der Begleiter / Le compagnon / The Companion, providing parallel commentary in German, French, and English describing the Rhine's history and geography.
Key Features:
Title: Neuestes Rhein-Panorama (Newest Rhine Panorama)
Publisher: Ph. Frey & Co., Frankfurt am Main
Era: 19th Century (c. 1860s–1880s)
Format: Hardcover Leporello / Folding Panorama with Booklet Insert
Language: Trilingual (German, French, English)
Dimensions & Measurements:
Closed Book Size: 16 cm x 25 cm
Condition Report:
In good antique condition considering age and delicate format. The cloth boards show outer surface rubbing, corner wear, and spine fading. The folding panorama paper strip is remarkably intact with clean, crisp black-and-white engraved detail and minor handling marks along the folds. The text guide booklet is complete with light edge toning.
Antique 19thC Neuestes Rhein Panorama Ph Frey Frankfurt Folding River Map Book
£44.99
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Housed in its original gilt-embossed plum/maroon cloth hardcover binding with decorative cartouche tooling. Inside, it features:
A continuous, multi-panel folding concertina / leporello strip map depicting panoramic steel-engraved views of the Rhine River, complete with castles, towns (such as Eltville, Nieder-Ingelheim, and Walluf), vineyards, and railway lines along the banks.
A attached printed booklet titled Der Begleiter / Le compagnon / The Companion, providing parallel commentary in German, French, and English describing the Rhine's history and geography.
Key Features:
Title: Neuestes Rhein-Panorama (Newest Rhine Panorama)
Publisher: Ph. Frey & Co., Frankfurt am Main
Era: 19th Century (c. 1860s–1880s)
Format: Hardcover Leporello / Folding Panorama with Booklet Insert
Language: Trilingual (German, French, English)
Dimensions & Measurements:
Closed Book Size: 16 cm x 25 cm
Condition Report:
In good antique condition considering age and delicate format. The cloth boards show outer surface rubbing, corner wear, and spine fading. The folding panorama paper strip is remarkably intact with clean, crisp black-and-white engraved detail and minor handling marks along the folds. The text guide booklet is complete with light edge toning.