Agent's Sample Book
New Haven: E. H. Pardee, ca 1880's. Hardcover. 15.5 x 10 cm. More than 25 leaves with over 70 mounted, mostly chromolithographs, embossed color card samples with prices written in pencil. The images carry the Victorian sentimentality of the time; with inscriptions -- "Hope sustain thee ever, Love and best wishes, I love thee dearly, Kindest regards, Remember your friend," et al. Elaborate raised embossing in gilt and a kaleidoscope of colors with most card sizes approx. 9 x 5 cm. A few of the cards with lace embroidered frames. Edges of some paper background sheets frayed at front cover margins. Images are clean, a few quires loose. Orig. brown cloth decorated in blind with front cover lettered in gilt. Very good. Item #21541
Price: $500.00