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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First edition. pp. viii, 396pp,48 adverts dated 1890-91, 4 maps including 2 folding maps in front and rear pockets, adverts dampstained ; publisher's red cloth, badly stained in parts; otherwise a good copy.
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Second edition. pp. viii, 405, 66 adverts dated 1888-89, 4 maps and plans including the folding map in rear pocket, inner hinges slightly split; publisher's red cloth gilt; a very good copy.
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First edition.pp. viii, 396, 48 adverts dated 1888-89, ( some advert pages slightly torn), 4 maps including 2 folding maps in front and rear pockets, pencilling inside, hinges cracked, lower board stained, publisher's red cloth gilt; overall a good copy.
£600
