9780282998660 - A Guide to the Study of Book-plates Ex-libris Classic Reprint by John Byrne Leicester Warren (2 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a guide to the world of bookplates, also known as ex libris, which were used to denote the ownership of books. The author begins by describing the various phrases used to express book ownership on these small works of art. The author further discusses the leading artistic styles of English bookplates, beginning with the Jacobean style popular in the early 18th century and ending with the Chippendale style that dominated mid-century. The author provides numerous detailed examples of each style, including descriptions of the elements used in each. The discussion is not limited to visual elements; the author also goes into detail about the heraldic elements found on many bookplates and their significance. Along the way, the author provides background on some of the most prolific engravers of the time and the variety of professions, social ranks and institutions whose members employed bookplates. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.