FALCKE (David). Catalogue of the Magnificent Collection of Works of Art and Vertu, Formed by Mr. David Falcke, of New Bond Street, to whose excellent judgment and taste this country is indebted for the introduction of so many fine works of art, and who is about finally retiring from business: which will be Sold by Auction, by Messrs. Christie and Manson... on Monday, April 19, 1858, and Eighteen following Days.1858

London: Christie and Manson, 4to (280 x 190 mm), 208pp., 30 lithographed plates (of which 3 are chromolithographed), some light spotting and browning to plates and title, cont. quarter roan, joints with some short splits to joints but holding firm, boards rubbed. An extensive catalogue of 3261 lots from the collection of fine art dealer David Falcke (1818-1866). The business was originally established by Jacob Falcke (1785-1846) in 1839 at 127 Wardour Street, London. His sons David and Isaac (1819-1909) joined the family firm after they traded from 92 New Bond Street.