EXCELLENT 1930s Saint Louis Photo Book St Louis Zoo Washington University Rare For Sale

VINTAGE 1930s "SAINT LOUIS VIEWS" SOUVENIR PHOTO BOOKLET— EXCEPTIONAL 8/10 VINTAGE CONDITION (COLLECTOR GRADE) —

HISTORICAL OVERVIEW & COLLECTIBLE VALUEUp for sale is a rare, original 1930s vintage souvenir photo booklet titled "Saint Louis Views - An Artistic and Unusual Selection of Pictures Showing Some of Saint Louis' Outstanding Places of Interest" (Published by Will Shelly, Price 50c). This large-format Art Deco era photo book features an incredible collection of full-page, sharp B&W gravure-style photographs documenting the mid-century architecture, landmarks, and vibrant city life of St. Louis, Missouri.

OUTSTANDING VINTAGE CONDITION (APPROX. 8/10)This copy is in exceptionally crisp condition for a paper ephemera item approaching 100 years old:

• Covers & Spine: Distinctive blue-toned collage photo covers remain bright, clean, and flat with minimal edge wear.

• Binding: Firm, tight saddle-stitched binding with zero loose or missing pages.

• Pages: Interior pages are exceptionally clean, free from writing, foxing, tears, or water damage, maintaining high-contrast black-and-white print clarity.

HIGHLIGHTED HISTORICAL CONTENT INSIDE

• St. Louis Zoo: Multi-photo spreads featuring the famous giant Bird Cage, open-air Bear Pits, Giant Pandas, and rare primate displays.

• Aerial Photography: Stunning "Airplane Views" of Downtown St. Louis, Pevely Dairy Co., and Washington University / Forest Park.

• City Landmarks & Architecture: Skyline of Downtown St. Louis, St. Louis University Medical Center, Union Station, and Tower Grove Park.

• Sports & Recreation: Cover features vintage ice hockey at The St. Louis Arena and Mississippi riverboats.

SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONS

• Publisher: Will Shelly, Publisher, St. Louis, MO (Original Price 50c)

• Dimensions: Approx. 8.25" x 12" (Large format; see ruler photos for exact scale)

• Format: Original Softcover Photo Booklet / Paper Ephemera

PROTECTIVE PACKAGING & SHIPPING

• Carefully bagged with a rigid backing board for acid-free, safe preservation.

• Shipped flat in a heavy-duty mailer with full tracking to ensure safe delivery.