Trade Card for John Hancock, Engraver and Printer 1800 - 1900

This trade card, dating from the late 18th or early 19th century, advertises the services of John Hancock, an engraver, letterpress printer, and copper-plate printer in London. The card features a handwritten inscription, likely for a client named Mr. Anderson, detailing the cost of printing a £1,000 bill. The elegant cursive script reflects the style of the period, and the card provides a glimpse into the commercial practices of the time. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, houses this historical artifact, offering a window into the world of printing and commerce in early England.