Unique bookplate illustrated, engraved and etched designs from a collection of original sources - from older books through to the Twentieth century, featuring hundreds of styles, motifs and themes.
With the words "Ex Libris" usually in the design there are many different pictorial themes and ideas: Owls, unicorns, heraldic crests, shields, trees, books and quill pens, Virgil, the Devil, lighted candles, cherubs, mermaids, book presses, skulls, artists and musical instruments to mention only a handful of the designs.
Illustrations: 342 black and white bookplate designs - average six images per A4 page.
Copyright: Permission Free
ISBN 10: 0486998789
