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"Road Scrapings: Coaches and Coaching" by Captain M. E. Haworth, 1882

$195
£147.33
€168.92
CA$272.14
A$296.11
CHF 156.79
MX$3,562.46
NOK 1,990.87
SEK 1,821.51
DKK 1,262.10

About the Item

Road Scrapings: Coaches and Coaching. London: Tinsley Brothers, 1882. First edition Morocco and cloth bound hardcover. Captain Haworth writes about the world of coaching by telling anecdotes when coaching was at its peak. He describes fights among competitors and how one coaching company hired prize-fighters to keep the peace. He also explains how trains are safer for the public with the lack of competitive fist fighting. The book is illustrated with humorous coaching cartoons. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
  • Creator:
    Captain M. E. Haworth (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1882
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2605112154613

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