1880s-90s RANGE PLUS BILL HEADS - impressive 1888 env. (opened flat, faults) for William Cross, The Largest Importer of Parrots in the World etc. inc. enclosure printed on one side with "...Buffaloes, Elephants, Lions, Tigers, etc., etc., always in stock" and written message on the other side inc. an offer of '1 stuffed chimpanzee £3/10-'; envs. (4) of The Grand Hotel Manchester/Plymouth/Birmingham and of The Queens Hotel Manchester. Plus a group of engraved or illustrated bill heads inc. Fitzallan Steel & File Works Sheffield, Willm Beaumont Grocer & Tea Dealer, Thomas Tapling & Co (father of the famous stamp collector), A. A. Bell of Burley-in-Wharfdale, & Brownnutt Motor & Carriage Works. Interesting group. Mixed condition. (20) Cross Reference: BIRDS, ANIMALS, HOTELS (Image)