Guidebook Collection (#2)

Three-flowered Crotalaria, Crotalaria triflora
5856356 Three-flowered Crotalaria, Crotalaria triflora; (add.info.: Three-flowered Crotalaria, Crotalaria triflora, with bright yellow flowers)

Philadelphian lily, Lilium philadelphicum
5856375 Philadelphian lily, Lilium philadelphicum; (add.info.: Philadelphian lily, Lilium philadelphicum, with crimson, orange and yellow flowers)

Devant le tableau de Monsieur Gustave Moreau, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Devant le tableau de Monsieur Gustave Moreau, 19th century. Exhibition. First visitor: A cat with a low-cut neckline and a woman's head, that's called a Sphinx then

Italian pimpernel, Anagallis monellis, flower, 1806 (print)
5856386 Italian pimpernel, Anagallis monellis, flower, 1806 (print) by Moriarty, Henrietta (19th century); (add.info.: Italian pimpernel, Anagallis monellis, with small vivid blue flowers)

The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu I looking at a guidebook to the pleasure quarters, c. 1750

Russians (Oroshiajin), 1861. Creator: Yoshikazu
Russians (Oroshiajin), 1861

At the Louvre, Mary Cassatt (1845-1926) in the Etruscan Gallery (mixed media)
FIT111489 At the Louvre, Mary Cassatt (1845-1926) in the Etruscan Gallery (mixed media) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Ms 43. 268. 10 Frontispiece of the Livret d Ouvrier, 1864 (engraving)
CHT170962 Ms 43.268.10 Frontispiece of the Livret d Ouvrier, 1864 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee Nat

Machinery Hall at the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago
2957728 Machinery Hall at the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, from an exposition guidebook, 1893 (colour litho) by American School

Front cover of a guidebook to the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago
2957726 Front cover of a guidebook to the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American

Brochure for Seeing London by Tram
Round and about London by tram - North of the Thames. A London County Council guidebook, with an illustration of a tram travelling along the Embankment past Cleopatras Needle.. Date: circa 1930s

Fed Up!, from The Light Side of Egypt, 1908 (colour litho)
STC361044 Fed Up!, from The Light Side of Egypt, 1908 (colour litho) by Thackeray, Lance (fl.1901 d.1916); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Tow Rows in the Temple, from The Light Side of Egypt, 1908 (colour litho)
STC361043 Tow Rows in the Temple, from The Light Side of Egypt, 1908 (colour litho) by Thackeray, Lance (fl.1901 d.1916); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Birds eye view of the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago
2957727 Birds eye view of the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, from an exposition guidebook, 1893 (colour litho) by American School

A Stopping-Place on the Nile, from The Light Side of Egypt, 1908 (colour litho)
STC361046 A Stopping-Place on the Nile, from The Light Side of Egypt, 1908 (colour litho) by Thackeray, Lance (fl.1901 d.1916); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Front cover of Unbeaten Tracks in Japan by Isabella Bird (1831-1904
TRV228971 Front cover of Unbeaten Tracks in Japan by Isabella Bird (1831-1904) first edition, published by John Murray, 1880 (b/w photo) by English School

Title page from a Baedeker guide to Russia, published 1914 (engraving) (b / w photo)
TRV227711 Title page from a Baedeker guide to Russia, published 1914 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; eTravellers Club; English, out of copyright

A floor plan from the official guide to the Festival of Britain - South Bank Exhibition. Date: 1951

Book cover to an Illustrated Tourist Guide of Noted Summer & Winter Resorts of California, ca. 1870-80

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Turkey, Istanbul, Travel guide books for sale outside a shop

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ITALY Lazio Rome The Eternal City of Rome guide book in tourists pocket. Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Destination Eternal Of Rome

Cycling in Loire Valley, France
A touring cyclist stops in Saumur, in the Loire Valley, France. He leans on a signpost and looks thoughtfully at his guidebook. His bicycle is propped against the road sign Date: 1988

Thomas Cook Travel Guidebook - Cover - Tourists Handbook, Southern Italy. circa late 19th century

Front cover of Signpost, motor guide to British Inns
Book jacket of Signpost, a confidential motor guide to British inns by W. G. McMinnies. The guide was a popular handbook for the growing number of motorists taking to the roads during the inter-war

The Honeymoon (engraving)
KW110667 The Honeymoon (engraving) by Forell, Roberto (19th century) (after); Private Collection; Photo eKen Welsh; Italian, out of copyright

The Antiqua Type, 1914. Artists: Peter Behrens, Richard Both
The Antiqua Type, 1914. Illustrated page from Neuer Kleiner Reisefohrer durch Pariser und Londoner Galerien und Museen by Richard Both, a guide to the museums and galleries of Paris and London

Waitress Duval Restaurant ca 1875 Oil canvas
Artokoloro

Mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian also known as Castle of Holy Angel

GOLD RUSH, 1849. Cover of Joseph E. Wares Emigrants Guide to California, 1849

TEXAS: GUIDEBOOK, 1840. Title page of Texas in 1840, or the Emigrants Guide to the New Republic, printed at New York in 1840

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH GUIDE. Cover of a guide to the gold fields of California printed at Boston in 1849

EMIGRANTs GUIDE, 1818. Title page of The Emigrants Guide to the Western and Southwestern States and Territories, by William Darby, printed at New York in 1818

GOLD RUSH GUIDEBOOK, 1849. Cover of a guide to the gold fields of California, printed at Boston, Massachusetts, in 1849

GOLD RUSH GUIDEBOOK, 1848. Cover of The Emigrants Guide to the Gold Mines, published in New York, 1848

GUIDE TO CALIFORNIA, 1849. Cover of Joseph E. Wares Emigrants Guide to California, published at St. Louis, Missouri, 1849

Illustration from an American exercise manual, 19th century
EXERCISE, 19th CENTURY. Illustration from an American exercise manual, 19th century

Illustration from a 19th century American exercise manual
EXERCISE, 19th CENTURY. Illustration from a 19th century American exercise manual

Tourist with Swedish language travel guidebook, London, England, april

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"Unveiling the Secrets: A Journey through Time with Guidebooks" Embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the world of guidebooks, unlocking hidden treasures and unraveling fascinating tales. Our first stop takes us to the enchanting realm of flowers, where the Italian pimpernel, Anagallis monellis, blooms in all its glory since 1806. Its delicate petals whisper stories of love and resilience. Next, we encounter a scene from centuries past - c. 1750 - where The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu I gazes intently at a guidebook to the pleasure quarters. His eyes reflect curiosity and anticipation as he seeks adventure amidst vibrant streets filled with entertainment and delight. Moving forward in time to 1861, we meet Russians (Oroshiajin) captured beautifully by Yoshikazu's artistic prowess. Their presence within these pages serves as a testament to cultural exchange and exploration during an era marked by discovery. In another corner of history lies Mary Cassatt's rendezvous at the Louvre's Etruscan Gallery in mixed media form. Her guidebook acts as her compass through ancient artifacts that whisper tales of forgotten civilizations. The Livret d'Ouvrier frontispiece from 1864 transports us into an industrial age brimming with innovation and progress. Engraved meticulously, it showcases machinery hall at the World Columbian Exposition held in Chicago – an emblematic symbol of human ingenuity shaping our modern world. As we turn each page further, our senses are awakened by vivid images capturing diverse landscapes across continents; be it London seen through tram windows or Egypt’s Nile River offering respite under scorching sun rays. Finally, soaring high above ground level is a bird's eye view of Chicago's World Columbian Exposition – an awe-inspiring spectacle that mesmerized visitors from around the globe with its grandeur and architectural marvels.