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Baedeker’s United States with an Excursion into Mexico.
Leipzig: Karl Baedeker, 1904. Third Revised Edition.
12mo. Original publisher’s red cloth, decoratively blind-ruled, spine and upper board lettered in gilt. Marbled page edges.
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Description
A classic early 20th-century Baedeker guide to the United States, including Mexico, intended for European travelers. Contains 25 maps and 35 plans, many folding and in color, including city plans (e.g., New Orleans, San Francisco) and large regional and national maps.
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Condition
• Binding: Original cloth with only light outside wear. Gilt lettering remains clear.
• Text block: Generally clean with light age toning; a few leaves show minor spotting.
• Maps & plans:
• Complete as called for.
• Large folding map of the United States (rear pocket): detached but present.
• Fold-out frontispiece map present with several closed end tears.
• Remaining maps in good condition with only light wear and typical fold creasing.
• Structure: Hinges sound and holding.
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Notes
A desirable and increasingly collectible Baedeker title, valued for its detailed cartography and insight into turn-of-the-century travel. Copies retaining all maps—especially the large folding U.S. map—are sought after, even when detached as here.
