James Ashley. Who at the London Punch House on Ludgatehill 1731 First Reduc’d the Price of PUNCH & rais’d its Reputation

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$1,750 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller

Engraved portrait of James Ashley in cartouche flanked by ornate pedestals supporting two punch bowls, with engraved caption as above, by Thomas Worlidge. 1 vols. 7-9/16 x 5-3/4 in. A strong impression, laid down, light creases from prior folding, small pin hole near engraved caption. Not in ESTC. Item #267136 Scarce trade card of James Ashley, proprietor of the London Coffee House and Punch-House 1731-1776 , who was “London’s

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