Karl Baedeker — London and Its Environs

Leipsic, Karl Baedeker, 1894. Cloth. The ninth revised edition of an informative traveller's handbook for tourists wishing to explore London's magnificent City and West End. The ninth revised edition of London and Its Environs, an attractive handbook for tourists, written by German publisher and travel extraordinaire Karl Baedeker. Published by Baedeker in 1894. First published in 1878. In the publisher's original red cloth. Contains a colour map frontispiece as well as twelve plates, ten of which are folding maps or plans, as well as numerous in-text illustrations. Collated complete.For a busy and bustling city such as London, Baedeker's guide is designed to guide tourists how best to spend their energies and time exploring the iconic capital. Delving into its iconic museums and galleries along the way, Baedeker does not only provide useful tips but also offers readers an insightful picture of London's fascinating heritage. In the publisher's original red cloth. Externally, smart, with the odd faint mark, including near glit title. Slight fading to spine, and minimal edgewear. End papers are bright and generally clean, with the odd small smudge mark. Other guide books to front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. A closed tear to frontispiece map and a large closed tear to map Thames at rear of book. Pages are bright and clean with minimal age toning. Very Good . Ill.: Unknown. Very Good .