This is a rare find for the serious ephemera collector or archivist: a Webway No. 521 Scrapbook in pristine, unused condition. Distributed by the Samuel Ward Manufacturing Company of Boston, this "New Old Stock" set includes the original album with 36 factory-installed sheets, plus two additional factory-sealed packs of No. 121 filler sheets (12 per pack).
You are receiving a total of 60 professional-grade ivory sheets and the original protective box.
This set has a real mad men / mid century modern design aesthetic.
Brand: Webway (Holes-Webway Co.)
Model: No. 521 White/Ivory
Dimensions: Large Format - 15" Tall x 12" Wide
Binding Style: Authentic Metal Strap-Hinge
Cover Material: Heavy-gauge, flexible soft-touch textured plastic with gold-tone Art Deco linear accents.
Page Count: 60 Total Sheets (36 in album + 24 expansion sheets).
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition. The covers are supple with no cracking; pages are crisp, flat, and free of foxing or toning.
The Holes-Webway Company of St. Cloud, Minnesota, revolutionized the hobby industry in the mid-20th century with their patented strap-hinge binding. Unlike traditional ring binders or glue-bound books, the Webway system allowed pages to lie completely flat when open—an essential feature for mounting thick clippings, photographs, or postcards without stressing the spine.
Finding a No. 521 in this specific ivory/white colorway—and in this condition—is increasingly difficult. Most surviving examples from this era have either been heavily used or suffered from "off-gassing" and brittle covers. This set has been remarkably preserved in its original box, maintaining the flexibility of the covers and the integrity of the metal straps.
Because these pages are designed to be removed and rearranged via the metal strap system, this album is the gold standard for:
Vintage Postcard Collections: The 15" x 12" oversized format allows for creative layouts.
Newspaper Clippings: The height accommodates full-column widths from vintage broadsides.
Art Deco Enthusiasts: The minimalist gold-line detailing on the covers makes it a beautiful display piece for a library or studio.
This is a museum-quality storage solution for those who prefer the tactile, mechanical reliability of vintage stationery over modern mass-produced alternatives.
As an experienced seller with three decades of packing and shipping fragile items, I ensure that your treasure will be meticulously protected and arrive intact. I am committed to providing an exceptional buying experience and welcome any questions or comments you may have. Buy with confidence.
This listing includes only the item described in the title. Any other items shown in photographs are for size reference or display purposes.