Booksellers of Great Britain.
The Gardner Teall Collection of 36 engraved booksellers' trade cards, each hinged or mounted inside its own mat. Teall has penciled the Franks number (if any) inside the mat and added other notes about the cards. Some he describes as "very rare." The sizes range from 1 x 2 inches to 6 1/2 x 4 inches. Housed in a tray case. All are in very good to fine condition. Many cards in this amazing collection undoubtedly are very rare. Item #8205
This collection appeared in Chiswick Book Shop's Catalogue 103, where it was described as having an A.L.S. from Franks to Teall. When we purchased this from Jack Golden, that letter was no long present. WITH: a 37th card elaborately engraved in the 18th c. for William Harris, Bookseller & Stationer of London (not in Franks). A list of the 36 trade cards is available.
Price: $6,500.00