London tradesmen's cards of the XVIII century : an account of their origin and use / by Ambrose Heal
1925, First Edition. London : B.T. Batsford. Good library copy in contemporary gilt-blocked quarter cloth over marble boards, now somewhat rubbed along the edges, and with spine slightly dust-toned. Endpapers lightly foxed, and minor dust-dulling to the edges. Some minor library marks remain internally. Interior otherwise bright and clean; remains well-preserved overall. Notes: Edition limited to 700 copies for Great Britain and 250 copies for the U.S.A. Item #459119
Physical description: vi, [2], 110 pages, 101 leaves of plates : illustrations ; 26 cm. Notes: Supplementary notes on heraldry and costume by E.F.D.H. Includes index. Subjects: Heal, Ambrose, Sir, 1872-1959. Advertising cards - England - London - History - 18th century. Tradesmen - England - London - History - 18th century. Engraving, English - 18th century - Specimens. Business cards - History. Ephemera - Great Britain - History. London (England) - Commerce - History - 18th century.
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