maps town building plans (2 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Good. 16th Edition. 16mo. Red cloth. vi, 508 p. fold. front., maps (part fold.), plans (part fold.) with 30 maps and 34 plans. 16 cm. Clean, unmarked pages. Some tears to maps, with some being maps loose. Rubbing to cover. 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.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. 16th Edition. Bound in publisher's red cloth. Shelf wear/bumping/fraying. Gutters weakened. lvi, 508 pages, 49 unnumbered leaves of plates (some folded) : maps, plans ; 16 cm. with 30 maps and 34 plans. 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.