French Book Plates: A Handbook For Ex-Libris Collectors (1892)

By Walter Hamilton, Lessing J. Rosenwald, Lessing J Rosenwald Collection

Book Overview

French Book Plates: A Handbook For Ex-Libris Collectors (1892) is a comprehensive guide for collectors of bookplates, or ex-libris, from France. Written by Walter Hamilton, an expert in the field, the book provides a detailed history of bookplates in France, including their origins, development, and various styles. The book also includes descriptions of famous French bookplate designers and their work, as well as tips for identifying and valuing bookplates. Additionally, the book features numerous illustrations of bookplates, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in French bookplate collecting. Overall, French Book Plates: A Handbook For Ex-Libris Collectors (1892) is an essential reference for collectors and enthusiasts of bookplates, offering a wealth of information and insight into this fascinating aspect of French book culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164651994
• ISBN13: 9781164651994
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"