Karl Baedeker — Baedeker&Apos;S Russia 1914

London, George Allen and Unwin Limited , 1971. Cloth. A facsimile printing of this culturally significant Russian handbook from Karl Baedeker. Facsimile of the first English edition. A special edition for the Readers Union Group of Book Clubs. With the original clipped dust wrapper.Illustrated with forty maps and seventy-eight plans, thirteen of which are folding. Collated, complete. The original English edition of this handbook was made quickly obsolete, with reprinting stopped following the war and revolution. The Russia described here was experiencing the most critical two decades of its history, but catches the nation still open to western tourists. Covers not only Russia, but Poland, Finland, Persia, Manchuria and Peking. These 'Baedeker' handbooks set the standard for authoritative guidebooks for tourists, conveniently designed to be carried around in a pocket and available for reference on maps and information regarding routes, travel facilities, noteworthy sights, attractions and museums, written by specialists. In the original cloth binding. With the original clipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with only slight cocking to the spine and minor shelf wear. Dust wrapper is smart, with edge wear and a small closed tear to the spine. Translucent film to the wrapper coming away slightly in places. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Very Good.