Lot comprised of nine handbooks for those traveling to Europe. Includes eight volumes by Karl Baedeker for Switzerland, Paris, Southern France, Northern France, Northern Italy, Central Italy, Austria, Southern Germany. One volume by Bradley for South Hants and Dorset.
South Hants & Dorset 1st edition by Bradley. Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons. 1914.
Switzerland and the adjacent portions of Italy, Savoy, and Tyrol. 22nd edition by Karl Baedeker. 1907.
Paris and Environs with routes from London to Paris. 18th revised edition by Karl Baedeker. 1913.
Southern France including Corsica. 4th edition by Karl Baedeker. 1902.
Northern France from Belgium and the English Channel, to the Loire excluding Paris and its Environs. 3rd edition by Karl Baedeker. 1899.
Northern Italy including Leghorn, Florence, Ravenna and routes through France, Switzerland, and Austria. 14th remodeled edition by Karl Baedeker. 1913.
Italy; 2nd part: Central Italy and Rome. 12th revised edition by Karl Baedeker. 1897.
Austria together with Budapest, Prague, Karlsbad, Marienbad. 12th revised edition by Karl Baedeker. 1929.
Southern Germany (Baden, Black Forest, Wurtemberg, and Bavaria). 13th revised edition by Karl Baedeker, 1929.
Condition: Foxing and tears throughout.
Largest Size: 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.
#2332 .
Verlag Karl Baedeker, founded by Karl Baedeker on July 1st, 1827, is a German publishing company and pioneer in the business of worldwide travel guides. The guides are often referred to simply as “Baedekers” (a term sometimes used to refer to similar works from other publishers, or travel guides in general). They 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. The first English editions appeared in 1861, under the direction of Karl’s son Ernst, and were instrumental in building the popularity of the Grand Tour with people outside the European upper class. Although other popular travel guides existed before and during the heyday of Baedeker (particularly the works of John Murray and Mountford J.B. Baddeley), they remained the best-selling guide among Europeans for nearly a century.
Condition
Foxing and tears throughout.