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Bradshaw's Handbook, 1863
Bradshaw G
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Description for Bradshaw's Handbook, 1863
Hardback. Offers a snapshot of Britain in the 1860s. This is a facsimile of the actual book, often referred to as "Bradshaw's Guide", that inspired the "Great British Railway Journeys" television series, and is possibly the only surviving example of the 1863 edition. Num Pages: 512 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTB; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 177 x 44. Weight in Grams: 804.
A luxury facsimile edition of Bradshaw’s Handbook of 1863, the book that inspired the BBC television series ‘Great British Railway Journeys’. The original Bradshaw's guides had been well known to Victorian travellers and were produced when the British railway network was at its peak and as tourism by rail became essential. It was the first national tourist guide specifically organised around railway journeys, and this luxuryleatherbound facsimile edition is a true collector’s item, offering a glimpse through the carriage window at a Britain long past.
A luxury facsimile edition of Bradshaw’s Handbook of 1863, the book that inspired the BBC television series ‘Great British Railway Journeys’. The original Bradshaw's guides had been well known to Victorian travellers and were produced when the British railway network was at its peak and as tourism by rail became essential. It was the first national tourist guide specifically organised around railway journeys, and this luxuryleatherbound facsimile edition is a true collector’s item, offering a glimpse through the carriage window at a Britain long past.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Old House Books
Number of pages
512
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
512
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781908402486
SKU
V9781908402486
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
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