Frankreich. Paris und Umgebungen,

£4,500 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

first edition First issued in 1855, 'Paris' was the last series started by Karl Baedeker himself before he died in 1859. The series continued until 1937.. Plans include Versailles, Rouen, Dieppe and Strassburg. A rare first edition. First edition. xxviii, 368pp, 16 maps and plans, publisher's list tipped in before title-page with previous bookseller's stamp, slight spotting throughout, part of the front free endpaper lacking ; restored preserving all of the publisher's old type red cloth gilt, a little worn at edges; a very good copy. Hinrichsen D329.

• Binding: Hardcover

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