Baedeker, Karl (ed). 2 Titles. Leipzig: Baedeker, 1912. 12mo. Flexible red cloth. ++ Russland: Nebst Teheran, Port Arthur, Peking. 1912. Binding very good, front hinge starting, tears and chip to first map, small tears to half title page. 107 maps, including 10 color double-plate maps, 10 color folding maps, and map on rear endpaper; 11 floorplans (1 on double-plate with folding portion). 7th and most comprehensive edition, with Poland, Finland, and the Baltic states added. ++ Palestine And Syria: Handbook for Travellers. 1898. Binding very good, toning to panorama. 68 maps and plans (incl. 7 folding maps, 5 color double-plate maps, and 2 double-page b&w maps). Panorama of Jerusalem, printed on 2 adjacent folding pages. 3rd edition, revised following a lawsuit that forced Baedeker to remove negative commentary regarding the plaintiff's Jerusalem hotels. Travel guides, covering geography, historical sites, landmarks, architecture, hotels, and travel times. Most maps in color.
Condition report
++ Flexible red cloth covers; very good. Chipping to ffep. Pages and maps near fine except as otherwise specified above.
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Quinn's & Waverly Children's Books
3:30 PM PT - Oct 4th, 2007
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Quinn's & Waverly Auction Galleries
431 North Maple Avenue
Falls Church, VA 22046
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