Piggott here expands on his lifelong study of the technological and social history of early land transport to look at vehicles and mounts as symbols of status and eminence. His survey covers every aspect of the subject in Europe and the East from the second millennium BC to the ceremonial carriages of English royalty in the nineteenth century.
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Piggott here expands on his lifelong study of the technological and social history of early land transport to look at vehicles and mounts as symbols of status and eminence. His survey covers every aspect of the subject in Europe and the East from the second millennium BC to the ceremonial carriages of English royalty in the nineteenth century.
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Very good. 1st edition 1992. Slight rubbing to edges of dust-jacket, now protected using removable clear wrap, otherwise in very good condition. Next day dispatch by Royal Mail in sturdy, recyclable packaging. 1000's of satisfied customers! Please contact us with any enquiries.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7.75"-9.75" tall; Fine 1st edition in rust boards with bright gilt titles. Tips and spine ends sharp. White background dj in new mylar is fab with negligible evidence of storage, no chips, tears or marks. 184 pp. 33 illustrations. The world-renowned historian and archaeologist Professor Stuart Piggot has made a lifelong study of the technological and social history of early transport-horses, wagons, chariots and wheeled conveyances of all kinds. Now he expands on the history of vehicles and mounts as symbols of status and eminence, fit to be presented to potentates, or buried with them. Required reading for any lover of coaches, carriages and horse driving.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 9x6x1; Thames and Hudson, 1992; "First published in the United States..." stated, no additional printings indicated. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; very minor wear to edges of red cloth boards; text also very good. Unclipped dust jacket in VG condition, arrivs wrapped in protective mylar. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. (wagons, carriages, carts, transportation, social status) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.