Lot of three antique Baedeker travel guides covering Italy, including Alps to Naples and the German edition.


Included Volumes:

1. Italien von den Alpen bis Neapel (1903, 5th edition, German) – with 26 maps, 29 plans, 15 ground plans. Condition: Fair; spine loose, writing on endpapers, signs of wear.

2. Italy from the Alps to Naples (1904, English edition) – with 26 maps and 44 plans. Condition: Good; cover bright, some wear, note “frontis map missing” penciled inside.

3. Italy from the Alps to Naples (1909, 2nd edition, English) – with 25 maps and 52 plans. Condition: Good; fold-out maps present, binding solid, light handling wear.


Condition Notes (overall):

• Original red cloth bindings with gilt titles.

• Wear consistent with age (spine wear, some fraying, loose pages on one copy).

• Fold-out maps and plans present (see photos).

• Sold as-is; please refer to photos for exact details of condition and completeness.


Why Collectors Like These:

Baedeker Italy guides are among the most referenced in the series, prized for their detailed fold-out maps of Rome, Venice, Naples, and Alpine regions. Having a set spanning both English and German editions makes this a desirable collector’s bundle.