This is a detailed treatise on old and rare bookplates, being a fascinating exploration of their origin and development with chapters on identification, preservation, selection, valuation, and much more. A bookplate (or, Ex-Libris) is generally a small illustration or decorative label inserted into a book, normally on the inside front cover. Originally, it was used to indicate its owner. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in bookplates, and it is not to be missed by the discerning collector. ...
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This is a detailed treatise on old and rare bookplates, being a fascinating exploration of their origin and development with chapters on identification, preservation, selection, valuation, and much more. A bookplate (or, Ex-Libris) is generally a small illustration or decorative label inserted into a book, normally on the inside front cover. Originally, it was used to indicate its owner. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in bookplates, and it is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: "Introductory", "How to Collect, Preserve, Identify, and Arrange Book-plates", "Apology for Collecting", "Notes on Armorial Bearings and Tinctures in Heraldry", "German Ex Libris", "French Ex Libris--History, and Notes on French Heraldry", "Styles of English Book Plates", "Early English, or Early Armorial", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete the original text and artwork.
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Add this copy of Dated Book-Plates - (Ex Libris) with a Treatise on to cart. $30.05, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2010 by Ehrsam Press.
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Very Good. 1975. Octavo. Reprint of three books (1894-1897) as a single volume. 124 pp & 225 pp & unpaginated index & 7 pp supplement. Mild shelf wear. Altogether a copy in Very Good condition. (Subject: Books on Books. )
Add this copy of Dated Book-Plates - (Ex Libris) with a Treatise on to cart. $41.11, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2010 by Ehrsam Press.
Add this copy of Dated Book-Plates - (Ex libris) With A Treatise On to cart. $48.00, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Ehrsam Press.
Add this copy of Dated Book-Plates-(Ex Libris) With a Treatise on Their to cart. $61.12, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Ehrsam Press.
Add this copy of Dated Book-Plates to cart. $61.98, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1895 by A & C. Black Ltd.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Cloth bound. Octavo sized. Clean and tight inside. Illustrated throughout. Gilt lettering on spine. Spine worn slightly. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 2050grams, ISBN: