Thomas Cross - The Autobiography of a Stage-Coachman

London, Hurst and Blackett, 1861. First edition. Cloth. A complete three volume set of this memoir on the era of the horse drawn coach. Three volumes. First edition. Each volume is illustrated with a frontispiece. Collated complete. An interesting autobiography on the era of the horse drawn sage coach and its uses for travel. As a stage coachman, Cross was able to observe his contemporaries in a different light, whilst they were travelling. As a result, this work offers a fascinating insight into the people and society of the nineteenth century. Written by Thomas Cross, a British writer and stage-coachman. With Hurst and Blackett's popular modern works to the rear of volume three. Bound by Leighton Son and Hodge. In the original red cloth binding. Externally, sound with rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine. The odd mark to the board. Joints starting but firm, resulting in loss to the front joint of volume two and the rear joint of volume three. Hinges tender. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with light scattered spotting and the odd handling mark. Pencil to the front pastedown of volume one. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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