TRADE CARDS—19TH CENTURY.
TRADE CARDS—19TH CENTURY.
Collection of approximately 1000 chromolithographed trade cards and 200 non-trade cards, [1880s], most are 6 1/4 x 4 5/8 to 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches, mounted in album, oblong folio (12 1/8 x 17 1/8 inches), 19th century half calf over pebbled cloth boards, spine gilt (dated 1881). Several cards detached, but generally in excellent condition, front hinge cracked, joints and extremeties rubbed

A vast collection of 19th century trade cards for a wide array of products and services with subject matter and themes covering children at play, children in the role of adults, anthropomorphic animals, fantasy, humor, orientalist, natural beauty, etc.
Estimate:
US$ 3,000 - 5,000
£1,900 - 3,200
€2,200 - 3,700

Category: Books / Books, Maps and Manuscripts


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