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Small Antique Baedeker's South Eastern France Guide Book, Provence, Travel Maps
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Small Antique Baedeker's South Eastern France Guide Book, Provence, Travel Maps

19th century
Sold 11 July 2026 · London Fine Antiques
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This is a delightful antique edition of Baedeker's South Eastern France guide book, complete with superb fold-out maps, centre-fold maps and informative text. A bound and intact late Victorian copy, with light period markings, offering a fascinating glimpse into turn of the century European travel.

Original Baedeker guide, focusing on South Eastern France, including Provence, the Riviera and the French Alps

Bound in red cloth boards, with characteristic gilt titling to the cover and spine

Superb collection of fold-out and centrefold maps, many in colour, offering intricate geographical detail

Published in English across 322 pages with light, sympathetic markings with age and careful use

Highly informative text, offering rich historical context, cultural notes, and travel advice

Compact and portable, designed for the discerning Victorian traveller

A sought-after collectible for bibliophiles, cartography enthusiasts, and lovers of French history

Excellent reference piece for study, display, or gift giving

This is an evocative and richly detailed antique travel guide, ideal for complementing any country house library or travel memorabilia collection. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 11cm (4.25'')

Max Depth: 2.5cm (1'')

Max Height: 16cm (6.25'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Baedeker Guide Book to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA1139887
Dealers Internal Reference
25281
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Description
This is a delightful antique edition of Baedeker's South Eastern France guide book, complete with superb fold-out maps, centre-fold maps and informative text.
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A bound and intact late Victorian copy, with light period markings, offering a fascinating glimpse into turn of the century European travel.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. An upright antique red cloth-bound Baedeker travel guide featuring embossed gold lettering on the front cover and spine.
fig 1. Small Antique Baedeker's South Eastern France Guide Book, Provence, Travel Maps

Original Baedeker guide, focusing on South Eastern France, including Provence, the Riviera and the French Alps

Bound in red cloth boards, with characteristic gilt titling to the cover and spine

Superb collection of fold-out and centrefold maps, many in colour, offering intricate geographical detail

fig 2. An upright antique red cloth-bound Baedeker travel guide featuring embossed gold lettering on the front cover and spine.
fig 2. Small Antique Baedeker's South Eastern France Guide Book, Provence, Travel Maps

Published in English across 322 pages with light, sympathetic markings with age and careful use

Highly informative text, offering rich historical context, cultural notes, and travel advice

Compact and portable, designed for the discerning Victorian traveller

fig 3. An upright antique red cloth-bound Baedeker travel guide featuring embossed gold lettering on the front cover and spine.
fig 3. Small Antique Baedeker's South Eastern France Guide Book, Provence, Travel Maps

A sought-after collectible for bibliophiles, cartography enthusiasts, and lovers of French history

Excellent reference piece for study, display, or gift giving

This is an evocative and richly detailed antique travel guide, ideal for complementing any country house library or travel memorabilia collection. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 11cm (4.25'')

Max Depth: 2.5cm (1'')

Max Height: 16cm (6.25'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Baedeker Guide Book to the Victorian era.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1139887
Dealers Internal Ref
25281
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An upright antique red cloth-bound Baedeker travel guide featuring embossed gold lettering on the front cover and spine.
Small Antique Baedeker's South Eastern France Guide Book, Provence, Travel Maps
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  • ObjectBooks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCloth, Paper, Cardboard, Gilt
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsEmbossed border rules, Gilt lettering, Cloth binding
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

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Baedeker guides revolutionized 19th and early 20th-century tourism by introducing systematic star ratings, detailed maps, and practical advice for independent travellers.

These volumes typically feature flexible red cloth bindings embossed with gilt lettering, marbled page edges, and high-quality folding linen-backed maps.

Authenticity and publication dates are determined by checking the title page for printing dates, comparing the list of included maps against publishing records, and examining the publishers imprint style.

These small books add academic character and a sense of history when stacked on a mantelpiece, arranged in a bookshelf display, or placed upon a side table.

To preserve these volumes, store them away from direct sunlight and high humidity, keep them standing upright without excessive pressure, and handle them with clean hands to protect the fragile cloth and gilt.
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