[Horses]. Exemplar from the library of HRH the Count of Turin of The Carriage in the History of Locomotion by Luigi Belloni, 1901, with numerous b/w illustrations within coeval red morocco binding at Savoy arms with gold friezes and title on spine, gilt top cut, silk moirée relooks with editorial paperbacks included, and an advertisement for the Belloni firm of Milan, carriage manufacturer, 56 Via Solferino, late 19th century. Also in the lot An album of monograms, crests, scrolls, etc. and an album with 30 lithographic plates depicting carriages de la Maison Binder. (3)

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