Circa 1906 Guide Books for France

Book

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Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

Name/Title

Circa 1906 Guide Books for France

Entry/Object ID

2025.13.4

Description

The image depicts the cover of an book titled "Sur Route: Tout ce qu'il faut voir," serving as an atlas and pocket guide for cyclists and motorists. The cover features a vintage illustration of a cyclist or motorist, dressed in period attire, examining a map while surrounded by scenic imagery like trees and distant landscapes. Published by Hachette & Cie, this guide promises to be an essential companion for travelers of the early 20th century seeking to explore the roads. J. D. Watkins inscribed his name on the cover. The additional books are the 1907 Guide Michelin and Baedeker's Guide to Northern France.

Collection

Simeone - Automobilia

Category

Grand Prix of France

Acquisition

Accession

2025.13

Source or Donor

John D. Watkins

Acquisition Method

Donation

Dimensions

Height

28 cm

Width

21.6 cm

Location

Shelf

H23

Second Floor

Simeone Library

Condition

Overall Condition

Good