[London] : [Published by Thomas McLean, 26 Haymarket], [1835]
Physical Description:
[18] leaves of plates : all ill. ; 29 x 41 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsFolio A 2011 59Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Cover title.Imprint from plates. Plates dated 1834 and 1835.Originally issued in parts. Cf. Siltzer.Plates signed: "C.B. Newhouse delt." Six of the plates are also signed: "R.G. Reeve sculpt."Tooley, R.V. English books with coloured plates, 1790-1860, 345Siltzer, F. Story of British sporting prints (2nd ed), p. 192Abbey, J.R. Life in England in aquatint and lithography, 1770-1860, 406BAC: British Art Center copy is the Abbey copy. Bound in publisher's original gilt- and blind-stamped green cloth.
Contents:
The disappointment -- A frost -- Repose in the mail -- An alarming reason -- A faithfull ally -- A signal of distress -- Just in time -- A lazy horsekeeper for the mail -- An affair of moment -- A lesson for the horsekeeper -- An insubordinate gatekeeper -- A passing remark -- Accidents will happen in the best appointed coaches -- A flood tide ship ahoy -- A practical lesson -- An indiscreet artist -- An accommodating fare -- A race team.
Subject Terms:
Coaching (Transportation) -- Great Britain. | Carriages and carts -- Great Britain -- Pictorial works. | Transportation -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | McLean, Thomas -- Publisher.