The Fox-Hunter's Bedside Book compiled by the Lady Apsley, Illus Lionel Edwards 1st Ed. 1949 sept25 This 19th Century Buxton coaching

This 19th Century Buxton coaching bit is made from steel

although it is obviously handforged

It would originally have been covered in leather (some leather remains on part of the arch)

This book was published by John White of Stroud in 1924

The port has incised geometric decoration on both sides

The Fox-Hunter's Bedside Book compiled by the Lady Apsley, Illus Lionel Edwards 1st Ed. 1949 sept25 This 19th Century Buxton coachingThis is a first edition of this book, published by Eyre & Spottiswoode in 1949. Its illustrated dust jacket is a little torn and tatty around its edges, the red cover with gilt lettering and decoration is in good condition. There is an owner's inscription on the inside front cover. This book was compiled by Lady Apsley and has contributions from Cecil Aldin, "B. B.", Duke of Beaufort, Wilfred Blunt, Winston Churchill, Lionel Edwards, Henry Fielding,