Belgium and Holland including the Grand-duchy of Luxembourg: Handbook for travellers
by Baedeker, Karl
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- Hardcover
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Boonsboro, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
Baedeker; [etc], 1/1/1901. 13th ed. Hardcover. Acceptable. Red cloth. ixvi, 442 p. front., maps, plans 16 cm. Clean, unmarked pages. Colored fold-out maps in good condition. Solid bind. Spine cloth partially split at top. <br><br>Founded in 1827, Baedeker guides gained popularity during the second half of the 19th century (so much so that Baedekering became part of everyday language). They were an invaluable and essential part of civilized travel in the fin-de-siecle. Baedeker guides were known for both their accuracy and attention to detail. Included in each are intricate colored fold-out maps and floor plans. Baedekers comments and recommendations open a fascinating window into the mores of a world now past. <br><br> With 14 maps and 22 plans.
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- SequiturBooks (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- Belgium and Holland including the Grand-duchy of Luxembourg: Handbook for travellers
- Author
- Baedeker, Karl
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 13th ed
- Publisher
- Baedeker; [etc]
- Date Published
- 1/1/1901
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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