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1931 The Riviera: South-Eastern France and Corsica. The Italian Lakes and Lake of GenevaLeipzig : 1931A near fine first edition handbook to the French Riviera and Corsica, from authoritative German publisher Karl Baedeker. -
1826 Plan de la ville de Paris, dédié et présenté au roiParis: 1826A handsome linen-backed 1826 folding map of Paris engraved by Pelletier, a highly legible engraved record of the city before Haussmann’s vast redesign. -
1888 Les Cris de ParisParis: 1888A very scarce red cloth copy of this richly illustrated work, that follows the tradition of the 13th Century work. -
1880 Les Anciens Hôtels de Paris. Des grands Hôtels de la Rive Gauche avant 1789Paris: 1880The first edition of this comprehensive account of the old hotels of Paris, with an engraved folding map of the Faubourg Saint-Germain before 1789. -
1855 Nouveau Plan de Paris Illustre, Dedie au Commerece et a’LindustrieParis: 1855A richly illustrated guide to Paris, offering a history of the city, descriptions of major monuments, and a commercial directory of Parisian merchants, trades and industries, with 12 fold-out maps. -
1867 Paris in '67; or, The Great Exposition, Its Side-Shows and ExcursionsLondon: 1867The first edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth with gilt lettering to the spine. -
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1933 Nouveau Guide Bordelais [New Bordeaux Guide]Bordeaux: [1933]A very scarce 'new guide' of Bordeaux, including an alphabetical list of monuments, museums, and curiosities. -
1880 Bordeaux, Arcachon, Royan, Soulac-les-BainsParis: 1880A scarce French travel guide for Bordeaux, Arcachon, Royan, and Soulac-les-Bains, in the original cloth, with twenty engravings, two maps (one folding), and one plan. -
c.1910 Paris Photogravures de N. D. Phot.Paris: UndatedA very scarce photobook of views of Paris, taken by the Neurdein brothers. -
1889 Bemrose's Guide to Paris, and the 1889 ExhibitionLondon: 1889A very scarce copy of this illustrated guide to Paris and the 1889 Exhibition, complete with two large fold-out maps and extensive coverage of the newly built Eiffel Tower. -
1878 "Aiguilles" La Tour Eiffel Mauchline Ware Wooden Needle CaseParis: 1878A lovely late-nineteenth century French mauchline ware needle case, a charming example of a Belle-Époque Paris souvenir. -
1900-1902 5vol Set The Major Works of George BorrowLondon: 1900-1902A lovely 5 volume matching set of Borrow's popular works, illustrated, and bound in green half morocco. -
c.1887 L'Estomac de ParisParis: c.1887 undated, dated from a copy held by the Hathi Trust Digital LibraryA very scarce copy, in gorgeous 3/4 morocco, of this illustrated French title. -
1875 Les Salles de d'Armes de ParisParis: 1875A handsome 3 quarter morocco copy of this uncommon illustrated title. -
1845 A Pilgrim's ReliquaryLondon: 1845The scarce first edition of A Pilgrim's Reliquary, a fascinating reflection on pilgrimage and its history. In fine binding. -
1913 The Spirit of ParisLondon: 1913A charming book on Paris and its enticing culture, shortly published before World War I and the great celebration of Parisian culture in the early twentieth century. -
1884 Northern Germany: Handbook for TravellersLeipsic : 1884A very smart traveller's handbook to northern Germany, from renowned German publisher Karl Baedeker. -
1938 The Silent Traveller in LondonLondon: 1938A wonderful copy in the original rare unclipped dust wrapper, with thirteen plates, including two colour. -
1908 Along The Rivieras of France & ItalyLondon; New York: 1908A lovely condition copy of this illustrated work, bound in an uncommon variation of the first edition cover. -
1896 ConstantinopleNew York; London: 1896A very scarce 1896 edition of this translated work, in richly decorated gilt blue cloth binding. -
1950 SpainLondon; New York; Toronto; Sydney: 1950A richly illustrated first edition, in lovely condition, and in original pictorial dust wrapper. -
1962 Italian JourneyLondon: 1962A charming illustrated edition of Goethe's classic Italian Journey, a compelling quest for artistic and personal inspiration. -
1903 Journeys in ItalyLondon: 1903A lovely first English language edition copy of Theophile Gautier's journey across Italy, with original photographic plates. -
1906-1911 Rural England & Rural DenmarkLondon: 1906-1911A smart set offering two of H. Rider Haggard's non-fiction works, including his agricultural survey of England and a tour of Denmark. -
1900 Northern Germany as Far as the Bavarian and Austrian FrontiersLondon: 1900A very smart turn-of-the-century Baedeker guide to northern Germany, with numerous folding maps and plans. -
1913 Spain and PortugalLeipsic : 1913A smart fourth edition of this Baedeker traveller's guide to Spain and Portugal, with folding maps, plans and routes. -
1886 Northern GermanyLeipsic : 1886A smart handbook to northern Germany from authoritative German publisher Karl Baedeker. -
1908 Berlin and its EnvironsLeipsic : 1908The third edition of this Baedeker guide to Berlin, complete with folding maps and plans. -
1923 Berlin and its EnvironsLeipzig : 1923A pleasing guide to 1920s Berlin, complete with folding maps and plans. With early descriptions of the S-Bahn electric railway. -
1923 Berlin and its EnvironsLeipzig : 1923A smart Baedeker handbook to Berlin, published the year after the introduction of their electric railways. -
1905 Austria-Hungary Including Dalmatia and BosniaLeipzig : 1905A very smart handbook to Austria-Hungary from German publisher Karl Baedeker, complete with folding maps. -
1901 Fairy Tales from the SwedishLondon: 1901A good copy of this illustrated collection of Swedish folklore and fairly tale stories translated by H. L. Braekstad, in the publisher's original pictorial cloth. -
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1936 A Sentimental Journey Through France and ItalyHigh Wycombe: 1936A charming private press limited edition of Sterne’s celebrated 1768 travel narrative, signed by the illustrator and designer, with the original slipcase. -
1873 Northern GermanyCoblenz: 1873A very scarce copy of this Baedeker handbook, being the first edition solely dedicated to Northern Germany. -
1929 Dalmatien und die Adria: Westliches Sudslawien, Bosnien Budapest, Istrien, Albanien, KorfuLeipzig : 1929A pleasing German-language first edition handbook from authoritative publisher, Karl Baedeker.
