Karl Baedeker — Great Britain

Leipsic , Karl Baedeker, Publisher , 1901. Cloth. A lovely turn-of-the-century Baedeker guide to Great Britain, with the vanishingly scarce original dust wrapper. Fifth edition. With the publisher's vanishingly scarce original dust wrapper, unclipped and unpriced. In quite smart condition for turn-of-the-century.In the publisher's red cloth binding.Illustrated with eighteen maps (six folding), thirty-nine plans (one folding), and a folding panorama. Collated, complete.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 red cloth binding. With the original dust wrapper, unclipped and unpriced. Externally, excellent, with only minor shelf wear. Dust wrapper is sunned, with chipping to the head and tail of the spine and to the rear panel. With minor chips to the folds. A couple spots to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with offsetting to the endpapers and the odd spot. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Very Good.