Rare or collectiblies

Some of these books I have in stock, others I will try to find for you if you want a copy. I left the list to show the books I have found in the past. S/h is $9 each to USA addresses, unless otherwise noted.

	19th Century American Carriages Museum of Stony Brook. Mostly black and white with a few color photos and a chart with colors of paint used on the vehicles. A great historical reference for the larger carriage companies and the industrialization's effect on the production, design and use of horse drawn vehicles primarily in the eastern part of the USA. 174 pages 8 x 10", soft cover. These are out of print but I found a few copies. corners have some wear. $30
	American Horse Drawn Vehicles. Jack D. Rittenhouse. Hard cover with dust jacket, in good condition. 101 pages. This book has been out of print for years but I can still find a few around. This is one of the best books printed to show a variety of wagons including Fire wagons, Drays, Delivery wagons, Commercial wagons, etc. I have a couple copies in good condition for $40. The pages are still good but the dust jacket may have a few tears.
	An Assemblage of 19th Century Horses & Carriages from the original sketches by the late William Francis Freelove written by Jennifer Lang. 1971, first edition. 71 color drawings of many pleasure, business and special carriages, carts and wagons used during the Victorian times, with some explanatory text about the vehicles. 6 ¾ x 8" Hard cover, red cloth with gilt title with dust jacket. 40 pages. $25 in very good condition.
	The Carriage Collection The Museums at Stony Brook In these pages you can see the various types of vehicles in production including personal vehicles, Gypsy wagon, Coaches, Pleasure Driving, Sleighs, Freight & Trade, public transportation and fire-fighting vehicles. Details include the vehicle name, maker, date (when known), dimensions and condition of the vehicle. Soft cover,127 pages. This is out of print but I have two gently used copies. $30
	Carriage Terminology Don Berkebile 1978. Detailed entries explain the use and appearance of each carriage or wagon with 539 illus. This is the best book for identifying almost every vehicle. 488 pages, Cloth bound, 8½” X 11” $150 This is the last printed edition - Also one autographed copy for $300
	Carriages Jacques Damase. Hardcover with dust jacket. 120 pages. Published in 1968 in Germany. I believe this is a first edition. There are 23 color pages and the rest are B & W photos of royal carriages. A great historical reference with pictures of coins and drawings of early vehicles used as early as the 15th Century. I have 3 copies but one does not have a dust jacket - I have reduced the price on it. 8 ¼ x 8 ½" $35
	The Coachbuilder: Atlas of scale drawings First Series These books have been out of print and unavailable for so long, I almost didn't list them for sale. This edition has been nearly impossible to find - as have all editions but the First went out of print - first. While these are Australian vehicles the scale drawings will be similar to other countries. These are (high quality) reprints of Drawings that were originally issued between June 1892 and December 1896 from The Australasian Coachbuilder & Saddler. They are bound in a hard tri-fold cover and in excellent condition. This edition has 89 pages many of them are double width pages. Book is 10 ½ x 12 ½" and many of the pages inside are 19" x 12 ¼" Click here for the Contents It is very rare and hard to find.
	The Coachbuilder: Atlas of scale drawings Second Series These are (high quality) reprints of Drawings that were originally issued between May 1898 and April 1902 from The Australasian Coachbuilder & Saddler. They are bound in a hard tri-fold cover and in excellent condition. There are 100 pages of scale drawings - many are on double width pages. Book is 10 ½ x 12 ½" and many of the pages inside are 19" x 12 ¼". Click here for the Contents this book is in the original box and has a signed note from S. Dobell-Brown the many who put these series together. There are other pages of interest that came with the shipment. It is very hard to find. I have one in stock call or email for price
	The Coachbuilder: Atlas of scale drawings Third Series These are (high quality) reprints of Drawings that were originally issued in June 16, 1906 - 1909 from The Australasian Coachbuilder & Saddler. This book was printed in 1987 by Stephen Dobell-Brown to preserve the information about the historical vehicles in Australia. They are bound in a hard tri-fold cover and in excellent condition. There are 61 pages of scale drawings - many are on double width pages. Book is 10 ½ x 12 ½" and many of the pages inside are 19" x 12 ¼" Click here for the Contents These are getting hard to find
	Coach builder's Book of Design 1995 edition of the book below. The pages are not numbered but I will guess there are over 100 pages. There are 160 scale drawings of buggies, carriages and carts with the tables of measurements in the back, some older advertisements of the suppliers for paints, parts and machinery for building the vehicles. Soft cover with inside flaps, 8 ¼ x 11 ¾". Two copies in stock. $75.00
	The Coachbuilder Book of Designs This was originally published in 1909 and reprinted in 1990. It is 260 pages filled with mostly black and white photos and line drawings of a huge variety of vehicles used in Australia. There is a Table of Measurements for the over-all sizes of the vehicles - both two-wheel and four-wheel. There are also a few pages of the early motorized vehicles and some of the manufactures or supplier advertising pages. Hardcover 9" X 11 ¼" Very good condition! Out of print book! Table of Contents - click for the list. $200 A very rare book - in excellent condition. I also have the 1975 edition for $350 with a black hard cover, gold lettering on cover. 110 pages
	Coaching Days and Coaching Ways W. Outram Tristram Illustrations by Herbert Railton and Hugh Thomson nice illustrations to accompany the historically famous roads and perils of travel in England during the first part of the 1800's. 367 pages, Hardcover 8 x 11 ¼" The dust jacket has a few tears and a name is stamped on the inside covers. $55 s/h $14
	Coaching Days of England. This book is too large to scan so I had to take a digital photo of it. It is 20 ½ inches wide by 15 ¼ inch tall. Hard cover with dust jacket. I have taken a digital photograph of one of the 24 color plates in the book, (see the lower left). I have seen this book offered for sale for more than $300! The color lithographs is what makes this book such a treasure! I have several copies of this book but they are getting harder to find at a reasonable price. I have several in great condition, some have slightly torn dust jackets and a couple without dust jackets but the information inside is great. I will price them according to condition. $100 in great condition. I have two copies without the dust jacket for $85 and several with pretty good dust jackets for $95 S/h is $15 insured to US addresses.
	Complete Carriage & Wagon Painter, M. T. Richardson First published in 1883 then reprinted in1973, and 1974, this is the 3rd printing March 1980, a small book packed full of information about painting a wagon or other vehicles; to include mixing colors, priming, tools to use, how the vehicle should be painted, lettered, striped and ornamented. A very useful addition to your library! Soft cover, over 182 pages, 5 x 7 ¼" $50 - I have one copy - 1980 edition
	Conestoga Wagon George Shumway 1750-1850 This is a fascinating book on the Conestoga wagons, their history, how they were made, and about the Conestoga horse and harness. Around 289 pages. If you are looking for information on the Conestoga wagons or want to build one - you should get this book. Lots of photos, scale drawings and accoutrements. Hardcover with dust jacket & Mylar. 281 pages, 7 ¾ x 10 ¾" 3rd edition. I also sell plans for building this vehicle. $95 I have one copy the dust jacket has a few wear holes on the edges and may have some marks inside, but the book is in good usable condition. Also one copy without dust jacket for $75
	Discovering Horse Drawn Carriages D. J. Smith A small book with many photos and drawings of a wide variety of carts & carriages with a description of the vehicles, the years they were patented or in service. If you are looking for historical information - this little book is a real value. 78 pages, 4 ½ x 7" This is one of several Discovering books by Shire Publications in England. $25 one left
	Driving The Development and Use of Horse-Drawn Vehicles Clive Richardson foreword by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh KG, KT This book is out of print but one of the great books to cover the history of driving to modern day Competitive Driving. Hard cover, 156 pages. $50.00
	Driving as I Found It Frank Swales 1891. This book covers a lot of information for the late 1800s plus how to drive tandem, fours, and six in hand. No dust jacket. 180 pages. Red cloth hardback with gilt lettering. Pages are mildly tanned but ultimately remains clear throughout. Illustrations and advertising. A good, firm copy with bright gilt. 5 ½" by 7 ½" Book is in good condition with a little tear on the cover. It is rarely available for sale. $65 + s/h
	First Mail West, Stagecoach Lines on the Santa Fe Trail, Morris F. Taylor. This is the history of the transportation business from 1850 to 1879, that helped built the Southwest. The information was taken from commercial records, ledgers, waybills and letters showing the struggle for the Government mail contract. This book covers the roads used, the land, the physical equipment of the line, their fares, stations and accommodation for passengers, the nature of the country, the people and the trade at the end of the route in New Mexico. Soft cover, 253 pages. 6 x 9 ¼" $25 soft cover - 1 Hard cover for $45
	Gypsies and Gentlemen. The Life and times of the leisure Caravan. Nerissa Wilson. Hard cover with dust jacket. 200 pages. 8 color pages - lots of B & W photos and drawings showing the caravans that were used by tinkers and gypsies and the history of the people who used them. This book is getting hard to find too. This one is in great condition, with dust jacket. 7 ½ x 10" $25 + $12 s/h
	The History of The Carriage, Laszio Tarr. A study of the structural development and human ingenuity of the carriage from its obscure origins B.C. to the early 1900s.Well illustrated and a few photos, but much is the artist renditions as seen on the stone reliefs and wall paintings. Hard cover, slight ware on the dust jacket, 331 pages. I have two copies. $49 + $12 s/h
	Private Stable The Establishment, Management and Appointments, James Garland reprinted it in 1902 & 1903 and used his real name. Jorrocks was his pen name. This edition is very rare - as are all the editions. Little Brown and Company published this and later editions. This has a lot of wonderful information about how a private stable was set up with many black and white prints including carriages, correct appointments, coaching horns, aprons, clothing, driving and riding bits and so much more. This is a real treasure, too few available in any edition. It is cloth bound, 562 pages, 6 ½ x 8". No dust jacket. Gold lettering. I still have the 1902 edition for $399 + $16 s/h insured I have one copy for sale of the very rare 1899 first edition by Jorrocks. Contact me for price.
	Private Stable, James A. Garland. This is the 1976 edition. The dust jacket is torn in a few places but other wise the book is in very good condition. The hard cover is orange/brown and not bad considering its age. Little Brown and Company published this and later editions. $199 - $16 s/h insured.
	Restoration of Carriages, George L. Isles Step by step instructions for every stage of restoration for the dedicated carriage restorers whose do finish work for museums, private collections and at carriage or horse shows. Vital information for the novice or professional and anyone who wants to produce a high standard of excellence. 190 pages, 7 x 9 ¼" Soft cover. These are out of print but I have one in stock right now. $50
	The Secrets of Wheelwrighting - Tyres, M. C. Hendrikson This book was out of print a few years and then was revised but out of print again. Most of the wheelwrights I know have consider this the best book on the subject of the tyres. This comes from a master wheelwright in Australia. Soft cover. 92 pages 8 ¼" X 11 ¾" $65.00 Only two left and that will be all. No more will be printed.
	Six Horses Captain William Banning and George Hugh Banning 5 ¾ x 8 ¼" Hard cover, no dust jacket, in good condition. First hand history of the stage coach routes and drivers. History buffs will love this one. Only one copy. $75.00 + $14 s/h
	Stagecoach, Wells Fargo and the American West, Philip L. Fradkin. A fascinating and rare combination of Western and business history. Chapter 1 is BEGINNINGS 1852 - 1869, Chapter 2 is THE NEW REGIME 1870 -1906 and Chapter 3 is FEEDING THE NATION 1907-2000. Hardcover with dust jacket, 250 pages, 6 ¼ x 9 ½" Some of the dust jackets may have a few wrinkles or small tears, but otherwise in very good condition! I have 3 copies right now. $25 soft cover and 2 Hard cover $45
	Two - Wheeled Vehicles for Equine compiled by the Carriage Museum of America taken from the old Carriage Monthly and Hub magazines. An incredible source of info on the carts, sulkies, gigs and other two wheel vehicles. Lots of scale drawings and construction info plus & historical info. Soft cover, 342 pages. 9” X 12”. $55 + $14 s/h
	Wheels Across America, Clarence P. Hornung A pictorial history of America on wheels from Colonial times through the automobile era. Illustrated with over 1100 prints, engravings, photographs and color plates. 8 ½ x 11 ¼". Hard cover, 341 pages. 14th printing, in very good condition with dust jacket. $30 + $14 s/h Priority

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