Dated Book-Plates (Ex-Libris) With a Treatise on Their Origin and Development

Walter Hamilton

Published by A. & C. Black, London, 1895

About this Item

A smart first edition of Walter Hamilton's illustrated treatise on the history of dated bookplates. The first edition.An intriguing exploration on the history, origins, and development of bookplates. Providing an interesting look at how the hobby of collecting books has grown since the first days of publication.The majority of this volume is a catalogue of dated bookplates from 1516 to 1895.Illustrated with a frontispiece, forty-nine plates, and in-text engravings, all depicting striking examples of bookplates from around the world.By Walter Hamilton, who was Chairman of the Ex Libris Society.Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with a damp stain to the tail of the boards. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few light marks to the boards and spine. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Good. Seller Inventory # 867P21

Bibliographic Details

Title: Dated Book-Plates (Ex-Libris) With a ...

Publisher: A. & C. Black, London

Publication Date: 1895

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Various

Condition: Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book