Classic antiquarian work: Sir Ambrose Heal, London Trademen's Cards of the XVIII Century, an account of their origin and use (London, 1925)

Katie Scott, 'the Waddesdon Trade Cards. More than One history', Journal of design History 17 (2004): 91-100

Michael Snodin, 'Trade Cards and English Rococo' in C. Hind (ed), The Rococo in England (London, 1986)