Baedeker's Belgium and Holland by Karl Baedeker - 1891

Kark Baedeker, 1905. Hardcover. Good. 1905. Fifteenth edition. 489 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth covered boards with gilt. Fold-out maps throughout. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning.

Leipzig: Karl Baedeker, 1905. Fourteenth edition. Hardcover. Very Good/no jacket, as issued. light wear to the book, previous owner's name to title page. Marbled page edges, silk marker ribbons, 30 plus maps and plans. Now called the Benelux Countries (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg) these areas were devastated and greatly rebuilt as a result of the two world wars largely fought on their territory. This pre-WW1 guide describes them in their historic glory. Most items ship with free delivery confirmation, electronic tracking and jacket protectors (generally over $10.00) if applicable. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible.

Karl Baedeker, 1897. 7th Ed. Hardcover. Good. 1897 printing. Bound in publisher's red cloth. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Light water damage to edges of front end pages (does not affect text). <br> Founded in 1827, Baedeker guides gained popularity during the second half of the 19th century (so much so that Baedekering became part of everyday language). They were an invaluable and essential part of civilized travel in the fin-de-siecle. Baedeker guides were known for both their accuracy and attention to detail. Included in each are intricate colored fold-out maps and floor plans. Baedekers comments and recommendations open a fascinating window into the mores of a world now past.

Karl Baedeker, 1/1/1910. 7th Ed. Hardcover. Good. 15th Edition. 489p., maps. Bound in publishers red cloth. Good binding and cover. Shelfwear. Library markings. <br> Founded in 1827, Baedeker guides gained popularity during the second half of the 19th century. The guides contain, among other things, maps and introductions; information about routes and travel facilities; and descriptions of noteworthy buildings, sights, attractions and museums, written by specialists.