Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide, George Bradshaw — 1st Edition

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Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide, George Bradshaw — 1st Edition

Name: Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide, George Bradshaw — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5357
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Publication: Glasgow, Collins, 2016 Large

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 480.

Condition Report Near Fine. This copy presents exceptionally well, retaining a remarkably bright and crisp dust jacket completely free from typical shelf-wear, fading, or edge-creasing. Beneath the jacket, the textured brown boards are immaculate, with the gilt spine and cover lettering remaining sharp and unoxidised. The binding is entirely square and tight, suggesting the volume is unread. Internally, the pages are pristine, clean, and bright, with no foxing, thumbing, or previous ownership inscriptions to detract from the fine state of preservation.

Catalogue Note This is a first printing of the facsimile edition, confirmed by the presence of the full number line (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1) on the copyright page. Sourced directly from the National Library of Scotland’s original copies, this specific reproduction covers the famed 1853 ‘special edition’ of the guide, alongside the General Shareholders Manual and Directory.

Notably, to improve readability, this modern iteration has been published at a slightly enlarged scale compared to the 19th-century original, and the maps, originally scattered as pull-outs throughout the text, have been thoughtfully collated into a dedicated section at the rear. Finding this specific, pristine first impression is a welcome acquisition for railway historians and enthusiasts of European travel.

A fascinating window into the golden age of Victorian steam travel, Bradshaw’s Continental Railway Guide offers an unparalleled glimpse into a Europe newly connected by the iron road. Originally published when rail tourism was still a thrilling novelty, this comprehensive handbook details the routes, timetables, and local points of interest across the continent. Famously championed by Michael Portillo in the BBC television series Great Continental Railway Journeys, this faithfully reproduced guide allows modern readers to trace the historic paths of 19th-century travellers, exploring grand railway hotels, historic sights, and the engineering marvels that shaped modern Europe.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: George Bradshaw

Book Publisher: Collins

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Travel, Exploration & Adventure

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 480

Book Publication Year: 2016

Book Publication Date: October 6, 2016

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Unknown, China

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