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  • Driving for Pleasure by Francis Underhill 1896

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    Driving for Pleasure

    or, the Harness Stable and its Appointments

    by Francis T. Underhill

    This seminal work, written at the turn of the century, is a comprehensive guidebook on driving, horses, harness and equipment, coaching, all manor of carriages and more. This book is a classic illustrated guide and a wealth of information.  It is an interesting look into a bye gone era.

    Publication: New York: D. Appleton and Company, copyright 1896

     Hardcover. First edition. 158 text pages. Illustrated with black and white photographs, 124 plates. Three quarter leather, suede covered boards stamped in black and gilt, top edge gilt. Binding strong and tight, some slight wear to the cover but over all very good condition for this wonderful old book almost 130 years old.