1930s "World Letters" Travelogue Scrapbook

Description: Item/Description: Vintage 1930s "World Letters" educational scrapbook album featuring a rare, bound collection of global travel dispatches in an embossed hardcover binder. Published by World Letters, Inc. of East Aurora, New York, the decorative cover is centered by a gilded hemispherical world map and contains a diverse series of immersive, weekly firsthand travelogue sheets. Key historical highlights within the collection include a September 17, 1937 letter from Caernarvon, Wales, and a rare October 22, 1938 Iraqi diplomatic greeting featuring parallel English and Arabic typewritten text from Foreign Minister Taufik al Swaidy. Serving as a captivating record of pre-WWII global education, each sheet integrates detailed narrative text alongside multi-photo lithographic collages documenting regional cultures, historical landmarks, and everyday international life. (Travelogue Album, Pre-War Global Travel Ephemera, Antique Educational Geography Book, Historic Travel Newsletter) Material: Lithographed Matte Paper, Leatherette Dimensions: Length: 12"; Width: 9" Condition: Internal pages remain structurally sound with strong textual legibility and clear photo definitions. Signs of age, use, and wear include paper toning, edge creasing, corner wear, and surface scuffing. Age: 1930s Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $25 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. 669 Buyers premium: 23%

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