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Antique Book, The Coaching Age, Stanley Harris, English, Hard Bound, Victorian

$703.14
£516
€608.16
CA$967.72
A$1,078.63
CHF 565.92
MX$13,171.83
NOK 7,165.78
SEK 6,772.75
DKK 4,538.95

About the Item

This is an antique reference book, The Coaching age by Stanley Harris. An English language, hard bound non-fiction title, dating to the Victorian period, dated 1888. Fascinating account of Victorian transport before the proliferation of the train as a means of traversing the United Kingdom. The author Stanley Harris calls on his own experiences as a carriage driver to provide a delightful overview and illustrated by a fellow called John Sturgess. The Coaching Age - Stanley Harris 1888, London; 468 pages Presents well, with intact pages and minimal coloration Hard bound in a tasteful cobalt blue cotton and gilt titling Cover features a gold colour seal in the manner of a coaching token Superb sepia-toned illustrations provide great detail Replete with hand-written addenda to last page This is a delightful antique book offering a great insight into the age of coaching from the perspective of an experienced carriage driver. Delivered ready to enjoy. Dimensions: Max Width: 15.5cm (6'') Max Depth: 4cm (1.5'') Max Height: 23cm (9'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 6.11 in (15.5 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1888
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.97291stDibs: LU2645337558062

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