ARCHER, Caroline. Tart Cards: London’s Illicit Advertising Art

(New York, NY): Mark Batty Publishing, 2003. First edition. Deluxe issue. The volume traces the history of Tart cards providing an opportunity to explore the evolution of vernacular design and an insight into a sexual netherworld. This is one of just 60 copies bound in pink and black silkette with lace overlay and ribbon ties at the spine. Two secret compartments at the rear of the volume hold 42 original tart cards. The volume is housed in publisher’s black box with debossed title. A fine copy of this elaborate work.