London Tradesmen's Cards of the XVIII Century: An Account of Their Origin and Use
first edition Cloth
1925 · New York
by Heal, Sir Ambrose
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1925. First Limited Edition. Cloth. Near Fine. 1/250 limited edition. vii + 110 pp. + 101 full page plates depicting trademen's cards, which were rococo works of art. Also offering a glimpse into 18th century society, with professions and trades now obscure to us. A most unusual, pleasurable and enlightening study by a leading British expert on the decorative arts during the early 20th century. (Inventory #: 000445)