Cook’s Tourist’s Handbook for Switzerland. 1900. With 10 Folding Maps
London: Thomas Cook & Son, Ludgate Circus, E.C.; Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., Limited; New York: Thomas Cook & Son; Geneva, Lausanne, Lucerne, 1900. Bound in red cloth.12mo [6.75 x 4.75 inches]
[X], 354pp. [56]
[English] With 10 folding maps. COOK’S TOURIST’S HANDBOOK SWITZERLAND WITH MAPS AND PLANS 1900 TRAVEL GUIDE
Thomas Cook & Son
Cook’s Tourist’s Handbook for Switzerland. 1900
Publisher: London: Thomas Cook & Son, Ludgate Circus, E.C.; Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., Limited; New York: Thomas Cook & Son; Geneva, Lausanne, Lucerne, 1900
12mo [6.75 x 4.75 inches]
[X], 354pp. [56]
[English]
Good
A classic turn-of-the-century travel guide issued by Thomas Cook & Son, the firm that helped establish modern tourism. The work provides detailed coverage of Switzerland, including routes, towns, transportation, and practical travel information, and is illustrated with maps and plans throughout. The final 56 pages consist of hotel listings, offering a clear snapshot of Swiss travel infrastructure at the time.
Complete with all 10 folding maps, each present, with a few showing small tears but remaining intact. Bound in full red cloth with gilt titles to the front cover and spine. Advertisements are present throughout, including at the endpapers.
It is in Good condition, with damp staining and waviness throughout the pages, along with general toning. There is a tear to the first endpaper advertisement and minor tears to some folding maps as noted.
. Good. Item #142
Price: $75.00
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