A beautiful, highly collectible late 19th-century souvenir view book titled "Views of Sydney." This antique booklet features a stunning blue cover adorned with an intricate, embossed gold-gilt illustration of the Sydney Town Hall. This premium early edition features 27 beautifully detailed fine-line illustrations printed on high-quality, clay-coated enamel paper, giving the plates a distinct, authentic period gloss finish. The incredible line work and sharp printing give each historical scene wonderful depth, clarity, and charm. Historical Views Included (27 Total Plates): The images remain crisp and clear with a beautiful sheen under the light, capturing prominent landmarks such as: St. Andrews Cathedral and Town Hall Wynyard Square Zig Zag Railway, Lithgow View from Lands Office In the Bush The Mortuary (Rookwood) Government House from Domain (featuring a classic high-wheel penny-farthing bicycle) St. Andrews College Blues Point North Shore Prince Albert Monument And many more iconic historic views... Item Specifications Title: Views of Sydney Era: Late 19th Century (c. 1880s1890s) Print Type: Late 19th-century lithographs / fine-line illustrations on premium glossy, clay-coated paper (not standard photographs) Dimensions: Approximately 14.5 cm x 10 cm Total Views: 27 individual views Format: Hardcover souvenir booklet / panorama style Condition Report Please read carefully and view all photos before bidding/purchasing. Spine & Binding: The inner page block has completely split/detached from the outer hardcovers at the spine. The spine shows wear and splitting. Cover: The front blue and gold cover shows some light edge wear, minor staining, and paper loss on the back edges, but the gold gilt illustration remains bright and visually striking. Internal Pages/Views: Excellent. All 27 historic plates are completely intact, safe, clean, and free from major foxing or tears. The print quality and fine details remain incredibly sharp on the glossy paper. This item is ideal for a restoration project, to keep as a historic reference copy, or for individual framing of the 27 beautiful colonial plates.

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