This is a first edition of this book published in 1889.

It has a previous owner's name (Vere Temple) on the front cover and lower edge and an inscription on the front page.

The brown cloth covered illustrated boards are in fairly good condition, the spine and corners are bumped.

It has many illustrations by G.D.Giles and J. Sturgess.

The chapters include: Carriages - The Carriage Horse - The Coach Horse - The Coach House - The Cost of a Carriage - Hints to Beginners - Single Harness - Tandem Driving - Old Coaching Days - On the Box - The Brighton Bath and Dover Roads - Driving Clubs -The Coaching Revival - Posting in England - Posting in France - Sleighing - Modern Carriages - Bibliography

Dimensions : 7⅝" (19.5cm) x 6" (15cm) x 1½ (4cm)
Weight : 2lb 1oz (932g)

Ref: Badminton Library - Driving