Switzerland and the adjacent portions of Italy, Savoy, and Tyrol by Baedeker, Karl - 1905: Handbook for Travellers

Leipzig, London and New York: Karl Baedeker, Publisher, 1909. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Later Edition. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Flexible red cloth boards, lettered in gilt, marbled text block edges. Mild external wear, with mild soiling to covers, minor sunning to spine panel. xl,584 pp., 72 maps, 19 plans, 12 panoramas. Interior and maps nicely intact, several maps incorrectly folded with a worn edge projecting beyond text block. Former owner's signature on upper front flyleaf..

Leipzig, London, and New York: Karl Baedeker, Publisher, 1901. 19th edition. Cloth. Good. Verlag Karl Baedeker, founded by Karl Baedeker on July 1, 1827, is a German publisher and pioneer in the business of worldwide travel guides. The guides, often referred to simply as "Baedekers" 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. 19th edition, 1901. A Good copy. 16mo., xl, 530 pp., with folding map frontispiece and numerous color maps, many folding. Bound in limp red cloth with the title on the spine and front panel in gilt. All edges marbled. Rear end papers a bit dusty, some pages detached but present. A Good copy.

Karl Baedeker, 1/1/1909. 23rd. Hardcover. Good. 0x0x0. xl, 584 pages folded frontispiece, folded plates (some color) maps (some folded) plans (some folded) 17 cm. With 72 maps, 19 plans, and 12 panoramas. Red cloth. Clean, unmarked pages. Colored fold-out maps. Good binding. Marbled page ends. Sticker mark on spine, fray to top edge. Clean, unmarked pages. <br><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 was known for both its accuracy and attention to detail. Included in each are intricate colored fold-out maps and floor plans. Baedeker's comments and recommendations open a fascinating window into the mores of a world now past. <br><br>An interesting side note: Literary references to Baedeker's abound, from E. M. Forester's A Room with a View… Read More

Leipzig, Karl Baedeker, 1911. Softcover. Red limp leatherette. Outside margin of some maps frayed; inked name on rear blank; pages faintly toned; otherwise very good condition. . 593p. Maps, plans and panoramas.

Leipsic: Karl Baedeker, 1899. Eighteenth Edition. Flexible covers. Good. 75 maps, 20 plans, 12 panoramas. 16mo; xxxiv, 512 pages, red cloth lightly spotted, As with all of the Baedeker guides, it reflects the personal experiences of the editor. "This edition, which corresponds with the twenty-eighth German edition, has been thoroughly revised and furnished with the latest information obtainable. " It is divided into Seven Sections, "each of which may be separately removed fro the book by the mountaineer or pedestrian who desires to minimie the bulk of his luggage, so that each forms an approximately complete volume apart from the general table of contents or the general index." [Indicating that some number of these were disassembled for hikers or climbers]. Seven of these maps appear here for the first time. 75 maps, 20 plans, 12 panoramas

Baedeker, 1899. Hardcover. Poor/No Jacket. Marked and worn. A reading copy.. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Leipzig: Karl Baedeker, 1907. Hardcover. Very Good. Twenty-second edition. 551pp. With 69 maps, 18 plans, and 11 panoramas. Some water staining affecting the lower half of the text block and a couple of maps, spine worn thus very good with Interlaken bookstore stamp on title page. Customs notice dated January 1907 laid in.

Leipzig: Baedeker , 1911. 24th. Hardcover. Acceptable. 0x0x0. Red cloth. xl, 593 p. fold. front., fold. plates, maps (part fold.) plans (part fold.) With 75 maps, 20 plans, and 12 panoramas. 16 cm. Clean, unmarked pages. Wear to head of spine. Front gutter weakened. <br><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.

Baedeker, Leipzig 1911, 24th ed, hb, usual red cloth, 12mo, 593pp, maps etc, good plus condition. Hardcover.

Leipsig / London / New York: Karl Baedeker, 1907. Twenty-Second Edition. Hardcover. Very Good-. Wagner & Debes. 16mo. Pp. xl, 551. Illustrated with 69 maps, 18 plans and 11 panoramas, several in colors and/or folding out. Index. Publisher's textured red cloth over flexible boards, titles stamped in gilt on the cover and spine, blind stamped decorations, red silk bookmark ribbon, edges marbled, publisher's advertising on front endpapers, map index on back endpapers. Bookmark ribbon detached but present, cover edges rubbed and corners bumped, spine lightly soiled and ends chipped, owner ink signature on front endpaper, fold-out maps and panoramas mildly age toned with a three-inch tear to the first one, and one fold nearly separated on the Eggishorn panorama. Withal, a sturdy, presenatable copy. The first version of this travel guide was published in the 1860s. Carefully researched and frequently updated, with contributions from travelers, Baedeker's pocket guides were essential baggage for the savvy… Read More