BAEDEKER'S SWITZERLAND and the Adjacent Portions of ITALY, SAVOY, AND TYROL (18th Edition, 1899)

Baedeker, Karl

Published by Baedeker, Leipsic, Switzerland, 1899

About this Item

Text/Near New, bright w/light discoloration. Hallmark gilt embossed red binding/Very Good w/wear to leading edges. DJ/None as Issued. Green ribbon bookmark. Decorated text edges. Front hinge frayed but strong. FEP w/repaired closed tears & PO stamp. List of published tour books and language manuals to front cover verso; colored map of Switzerland to rear. German publisher Karl Baedeker (1801 - 1859) established in 1927. Baedeker's innovation was to include specific details of transportation, accommodations, prices, and in 1844 began using star ratings. This volume contains 54 Maps, 12 Plans, and 12 Panoramas (fold-outs, all As New). Strong copy despite qualifications.

Seller Inventory # 008043

Bibliographic Details

• Title: BAEDEKER'S SWITZERLAND and the Adjacent Portions of ITALY, SAVOY, AND TYROL (18th Edition, 1899)
• Publisher: Baedeker, Leipsic, Switzerland
• Publication Date: 1899
• Binding: Hard Cover/Flexible
• Edition: 18th Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: None as Issued
• Seller catalogs:
  • Travel, Travelogue,Tour Guides