Along with modern first editions, guide books are one of the most accessible places to start a collection of rare books. The classic guide books (Baedeker’s, Murray’s and Thomas Cook handbooks) were published at the beginning of the industrial revolution. As transport became easier, the nouveau riche sought to undertake grand tours of Europe and the Baedeker was an invaluable accompaniment, just as Lonely Planet guided young gap year students in the 80s and 90s.
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Guidebooks
As one of the internationally preeminent dealers in guidebooks we welcome all enquiries about such books; please contact Lucinda Boyle for more information.
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Ninth edition. xi, 555pp, 38pp adverts, 29 ( of 30 maps and plans), lacks the folding map in rear pocket, front map with large tear and small hole, several maps with large tears, a few maps detached ; publisher's red cloth gilt, top and bottom of spine rubbed and worn; a good copy.
£130
