Description
Offered here is a beautifully preserved Souvenir Album of Beautiful Selected Colored Views of Seattle, Washington, published by Hopf Brothers Co. of Seattle and printed by the legendary Curt Teich & Co. of Chicago. This rare travel booklet is dated 1912 by the handwritten note “G.O.H 1912” on the cover and features a charming graphic of Mt. Rainier.
Inside, you’ll find a rich collection of vivid color-tinted views showcasing Seattle as it appeared in the early 20th century-just before the transformative years of World War I. From iconic cityscapes to harbor scenes and public buildings, each image captures the spirit of a rapidly growing Pacific Northwest metropolis.
Key points of interest:
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Dated 1912, with original period handwriting
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Published locally by Hopf Brothers Co., Seattle
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Printed by Curt Teich & Co., Chicago-one of America’s most celebrated postcard printers
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Mt. Rainier graphic on cover, a rare feature for this era
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Features hand-colored or early photochrom views, typical of the period’s best printing methods
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Historic views of pre-modern Seattle, valuable for collectors and historians alike
These souvenir albums were ephemeral by nature and rarely survive intact. This one remains a rare and highly collectible piece of Seattle and American printing history, especially due to the Curt Teich association.
A true gem for collectors of early travel ephemera, Pacific Northwest history, or vintage printing.
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