Bacon's Large-Print Map of London and Suburbs with Guide Nd C1905 Linen-Backed Map

G. W. Bacon & Co. Ltd.

Published by G. W. Bacon & Co. , Ltd, London, 1905

About this Item

[iv], 62 pp. Large folding linen-backed map. Folding red cloth covers with brilliant gilt to front. Inside is a double-page ad for Chas Baker & Co, followed by a double page map of central London (scale 9 inches to a mile) , an ad for Nevill's Turkish Baths ("pronounced to be the Finest In Europe") , then the Strangers' Guide to London, including horse cab fares, an ad for Brand's Savoury meat Lozenges "world-renowned as Life Sustainers", then a number of pages of places of interest, then more ads for John Piggott, Ltd. And the Tranter's Hotel. Across from the guide is the large folding map, cloth backed, measuring 38" x 28". The guide and map are in good condition, some wear and separating at the spine of the red cloth cover but holding together well, bit of rubbing at corners. . The guide and the map are in good condition with some normal age darkening but otherwise clean and unmarked. No date but the ad for Chas Baker has typeface and clothing consistent with the 1905-1910 period. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Seller Inventory # 11047

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bacon's Large-Print Map of London and Suburbs with Guide Nd C1905 Linen-Backed Map
• Publisher: G. W. Bacon & Co. , Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 1905
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • History:United Kingdom
  • Travel/Adventure