The Melbourne Rose.
Hamburg: C. Adler's Printing Establishment, c. 1861. Rare souvenir ephemera of views of Melbourne, ca. 1861. Fine two-sided die-cut chromolithographed "Rose" series souvenir, with 28 steel engraved vignettes, most after S. T. Gill. Folds out into an eight-part square, folds up into a wedge approx. 4 1/2 x 2 1/2". Views include Prince's Bridge, St. Paul's Church, University, City Terminus, Government Offices, Queen's Wharf, Lt. Collins Street, Post Office, Town Hall, St. Francis Cathedral, The Yarra Yarra, Dight's Mill, Mack's Hotel, Hobson's Bay, National Model & Training School, etc. Adler did a series of "Roses" from various cities of the world. Libraries Australia ID 49336342. Slt toned, with some foxing, 2 folds separated. Very good condition. Item #27264
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