Southern France, Including Corsica. Handbook for Travellers. 4th Edition. by Karl Baedeker - 1902

Leipsic, Karl Baedeker, 1902. Softcover. Red limp leatherette. Covers faintly discolored, with minor bumps at edges and corners; pages slightly toned; title page partially browned; otherwise very good condition. . 548p. Maps, plans and a panorama.

Leipsic, Karl Baedeker, 1907. Softcover. Red limp leatherette. Three cover corners slightly bumped; previous owner's name on half-title page; some maps faintly toned; otherwise very good condition. . 578p. Maps and plans.

Scribner, 1/1/1914. 6th. Hardcover. Good. 16mo. Red cloth. Clean, unmarked pages. Colored fold-out maps appear in good shape. Good binding. Chipped of portion of rear cover. Name on first paper pinned to page. 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. xxvi, 648 p. fold. front., illus., maps (part fold.) plans (part fold.) 17 cm.

Karl Baedeker, 1902. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1902. Fourth Edition. 548 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth covered boards with gilt. Fold out maps. Library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Hinges are cracked with exposed netting. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Moderate tanning to spine.

Leipsic: Karl Baedeker, 1902. Fourth edition, 1902. With 30 maps, 36 plans and a panorama. Red cloth flexible covers. Covers rubbed, especially at the extremities, two tiny punctures to spine covering, hinges internally cracked but secure, front free endpaper absent, very minor closed tear to one map, pages a bit age-toned but clean.. Soft Cover. Fair. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Scribner, 1/1/1914. 6th. Hardcover. Good. xxxvi, 452 p., 44 maps, index of streets and plans. 17 cm. Publishers red cloth. Good binding. Hinges starting to crack. Shelfwear. Name to initial title page. Tear to rear map.Clean, and unmarked pages.<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.

Scribner, 1/1/1914. 6th. Hardcover. Good. 6th Edition. xxvi, 648 pages folded frontispiece, illustrations, maps (some folded) plans (some folded) 17 cm. Bound in publishers red cloth. Good binding and cover. Shelfwear. Name to initial title page. Front gutter cracked on title page. Tape to rear map folds. <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.

Leipsic: Karl Baedeker. Very Good-. 1907. Fifth Edition. Hardcover. Nice copy, tight text-block, no tears on maps. ; 12mo; xxviii, 578 pages; 33 maps, 49 plans, index. .

Karl Baedeker, 1/1/1914. 6th Revised. Hardcover. Very Good. Red cloth. xxvi, 648 p. fold. front., illus., maps (part fold.) plans (part fold.) 16 cm. Clean, unmarked pages. Colored fold-out maps in good condition. Good binding and cover. <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. <br><br> With 42 maps, 63 plans and a panorama 8. Contents: France, Sud-Quest I --

Baedeker, 1/1/1914. 6th. Hardcover. Good. Red cloth. English 6th ed. xxvi, 648 pages folded frontispiece, illustrations, maps (some folded) plans (some folded) 17 cm. With 42 maps and 63 plans, and a panorama. Hardcover. Some fray to spine 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 to Mark Twain's A Tramp Abroad. T.E. Lawrence is reputed to have used… Read More