A Treatise On Carriages, by William Felton. 562 Pages. Clothbound. William Felton, Coachmaker at Number 36 Leather-lane, Holborn, published his famous "Treatise on Carriages" in 1794. In this most comprehensive and definitive work on design and construction of elegant carriages he gives us great insight into the level of skills required for the production of coaches that are beautiful, strong, and elegant. Various styles of vehicles and the available "extras" are described in language understandable to the layman, along with helpful hints about what makes a strong, durable carriage. Today's readers will find this work invaluable in understanding the design and construction of 18th century carriages and the features that evolved into the mass-produced vehicles of the late 19th century. This reprint combines Volumes I (1794) and II (1796) into one volume. UNAVAILABLE (BK-0530)