The Coach Maker's Illustrated Hand-Book, by The Carriage Museum Of America. 368 Pages. Softbound. A reprint of one of the earliest known books about the subject of carriage building, this work is reprinted from a ca. 1875 original in the collection of The Carriage Museum of America. Addressing every aspect of the art and science of the construction and finish of horse drawn conveyances as it was then know, this book is thoroughly illustrated with illustrations and engravings of every sort. Beginning with an assessment of the tools and techniques of the draughtsman in the design of carriages, the book proceeds to analyze actual construction, smith work for the carriage shop, painting, trimming and final outfitting. Special emphasis is devoted to the restoration and repair of existing vehicles. For those who wish to understand the ways and workings of the horse-drawn age, this book will contribute substantially. $27.50 (BK-0119)