Thrupp, G.A. The History of Coaches. London Kerby & Endean: 1877. A pioneering work on the subject, delving back to ancient times, but with a majority of the text devoted to 16th-19th century vehicles. The book was based on a series of lectures the author presented for the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce in 1876, and is illustrated with a fine series of plates, many based on period prints and paintings. Uncommon in the original edition. Hardcover. 5.75"x8.5", xii + 152 pages, plus 38 lithographed plates publisher's red cloth with pictorial covers featuring gilt and black strapwork surrounding a gilt "Coach of the Time of Charles II". Covers a bit worn and rubbed skillfully rebacked with new endpapers a tiny bit of internal soil. Inventory #: 9909 Price: $ 500.00