We have visited the Burdick collection six times since 1976.

It was one of the most intellectually satisfying experiences we have
had as a collector.

On two of those visits we were fortunate enough to be studying the collection next to the legendary British card collector, Sir Edward Wharton Tigar. Sir Edward and Burdick were friends dating back to the 1930's

W developed a good friendship with Wharton and we made a number of trades.
We enjoyed two lovely evenings in London Flat- an entire floor of which
was devoted to Tobacco cards.

We were stunned to see a complete collection of Kalamazoo Team cabinets, Four Base Hits and hundreds of fresh Ramlys. We corresponded and traded
regularly over many years. When Sir Edward Wharton Togar passed he left his entire collection to the British Museum,

We are patron members of the Metropolitan of Art and have had specail
access to the collection.

It is always an honor and privilege to view the private collection which is now housed in the Met's elegant, quiet print room

Bruce Dorskind
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