Description: These two antique Baedeker Traveller's handbooks are a great addition to a book or travel collectors' library with impressive folding map plates and illustrations of various city's areas, travel information for pre-World War I Northern Germany and the Rhineland from the late 1890s, over 120 years old. The maps were created by the renown cartographer house of Wagner and Debes, written and published by Karl Baedeker the preeminent travel guidebook publisher of the time. They are original pieces, not reproductions and have not been touched. It is a must-have for any collector of antique maps, travel books, pre-WW I items or anyone interested in European history. The maps and pages are in good to excellent condition with some wear and damage to cover and binding as noted in the photos. The Rhine Traveler's Handbook is the 13th revised edition written and published in 1896. The Northern Germany Handbook is the twelfth revised edition written and published in 1897. The detail, color and design of the books is a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship of its creators. These books would be a beautiful addition to any collection. The colors and detail are amazing for the age of these books. The books were cared for lovingly in a non-smoking home. We try our best to present all the information including condition and originality on the items through our research, pictures and our description. Please take a careful look at the photos for more details. Thank you for your interest and please take a look at our other listings.
Price: 27 USD
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
End Time: 2024-12-30T05:00:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.13 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1800-1899
Type: Travel Maps
Format: Folding Map
Year: 1896, 1897
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: Wagner and Debes
Country/Region: Northern Germany and the Rhine