COACHING DAYS AND COACHING WAYS; Illustrated by Hugh Thomson and Herbert Railton

Author: Tristram, W. Outram
Title: COACHING DAYS AND COACHING WAYS; Illustrated by Hugh Thomson and Herbert Railton
Publication: London, England: Macmillan and Co., 1888
Edition: First Edition

Description: Hugh Thomson and Herbert Railton. Hardcover. Quarto, 11.8 in. x 8.4 in., pp. xiii, [3], 367. Illustrated with tissue-guarded frontis amd over 200 additional drawings. Contemporary dark green cloth boards with gilt title and two drawn scenes from the book to front. Gilt title and fishing rod to spine. Untrimmed fore- and bottom-edge. Rubbing to extremities. Fraying to top and bottom of spine. Corners bumped, with top front corner (1/2 in.) missing. Light bubbling to front cover. Interior sharp and unmarked. Tissue-guard is age-toned and has 4 in. x 3 in. open tear. All this, but the book still looks sharp and attractive! Good.

Originally published in parts in The English Illustrated Magazine 1887-1888.

A detailed record of the history and types of horse drawn transport along the main travel routes of England. Contents include: The Bath Road - The Exeter Road - The Portsmouth Road - The Brighton Road - The Dover Road - The York Road - The Holyhead Road etc. Vivid descriptions of many hostelries and their clientele abound.

Seller ID: 87357

Subject: Sports, Recreation

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