Karl Baedeker — Berlin and Its Environs

Leipzig , Karl Baedeker, Publisher , 1923. Cloth. A smart Baedeker handbook to Berlin, published the year after the introduction of their electric railways. Sixth edition. In the publisher's cloth binding.This handbook includes descriptions of the S-Bahn electric railway, which was introduced the year prior to publication, accompanied by a folding railway map. In total, illustrated with thirty maps and plans, eleven of which are folding. With a dual-spread frontispiece and numerous dual-spread maps and plans. Collated, complete. Berlin is described here as the "metropolis of the German Republic", with eighteen routes and excursions covering the National Gallery, Old Berlin, Charlottenburg, Northern and Eastern Quarters, Potsdam and other longer excursions from Berlin. A classic 'Baedeker' handbook from German publisher Karl Baedeker, who set the standard for authoritative guidebooks for tourists. These guides were 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 publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart, with minor fading to the spine and mild rubbing and bumping to the extremities. A couple marks to the cloth. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned, with the odd spot. Contemporary ink inscription to the front pastedown advertisement. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .