Book Plate Collection

Bookplate of Oliver Wendell Holmes. Print shows a shellfish (Chambered Nautilus) above the Latin phrase per ampliora ad altiora. Date between ca. 1875 and 1894. Bookplate of Oliver Wendell Holmes

Bookplate of Anita Herriman Vedder, Rome, Italy. Print shows the words Let me dream above the figure of a woman nestled in a shell like form. Date between ca. 1870 and 1923

Bookplate of Hieronymus Baumgartner, 1530s. Creator: Barthel Beham
Bookplate of Hieronymus Baumgartner, 1530s

Bookplate of Willibald Pirckheimer, 1529. Creators: Master I.B. Georg Pencz
Bookplate of Willibald Pirckheimer, 1529

Plate 9: From Portfolio "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania", c. 1939. Creator: Unknown
Plate 9: From Portfolio " Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania", c. 1939

Bookplate of George Washington, 1772. 1772. Creator: Anon
Bookplate of George Washington, 1772

Plate 8 Desmonema Discomedusae from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
5615753 Plate 8 Desmonema Discomedusae from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) by Haeckel

Book-Plate of Olive Custance (Lady Alfred Douglas), 1897. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Book-Plate of Olive Custance (Lady Alfred Douglas), 1897. English poet Olive Custance was a contributor to literary periodical The Yellow Book

Aubrey Beardsleys Book-Plate, 1897. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Aubrey Beardsleys Book-Plate, 1897. Nude woman choosing a book from a pile held by a servant. Not used by the artist, but adapted by Mr H. A. Pollitt, (Herbert J. Pollitt)

Bookplate of Lord Harley, 1741 (engraving)
XJF444302 Bookplate of Lord Harley, 1741 (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Harley (1726-1790)

Book plate of Carey Coke, wife of Edward Coke, and mother to Thomas Coke
3964038 Book plate of Carey Coke, wife of Edward Coke, and mother to Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester, 1701 (engraving) by English School

Frontispiece from a Sette of Odd Volumes publication by George C
498579 Frontispiece from a Sette of Odd Volumes publication by George C. Haite dedicated to Kate Greenaway, c.1880-1900 (pen and ink and letterpress on paper) by English School

Bookmark depicting two birds and a heart, 1784
BRN189674 Bookmark depicting two birds and a heart, 1784 by American School, (18th century); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Book Plate, Tower of London (engraving)
984041 Book Plate, Tower of London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Book Plate, Tower of London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Bookplate of President Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) (print)
AQS256889 Bookplate of President Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) (print) by American School; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Bookplate of President Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) (print)
AQS256887 Bookplate of President Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) (print) by American School; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Bookplate of President William H. Taft (1857-1930) 1909 (print)
AQS256888 Bookplate of President William H. Taft (1857-1930) 1909 (print) by American School, (20th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Entrance ticket for the ball in Versailles for the wedding of Monseigneur le Dauphin
XIR164778 Entrance ticket for the ball in Versailles for the wedding of Monseigneur le Dauphin, 9th February 1747 and Ex Libris with arms of Madame de Pompadour (1721-64) (engraving) (b/w photo)

Ex-libris de Leon Lerey (Ex-libris of Leon Lerey), 1875 / 1877
Ex-libris de Leon Lerey (Ex-libris of Leon Lerey), 1875/1877

Ex-Libris pour "L Ensorcelee"(Bookplate for "L Ensorcelee"
Ex-Libris pour " L Ensorcelee" (Bookplate for " L Ensorcelee" ), c. 1883/1885

The Book Plate of Wilibald Pirckheimer. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Book Plate of Wilibald Pirckheimer.n.d

Two Tulips, a shell and a grasshopper, 1637-45 (brush on parchment)
1765795 Two Tulips, a shell and a grasshopper, 1637-45 (brush on parchment) by Marrel, Jacob (1614-81); 27.2u35 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; German, out of copyright

Tulip, two Branches of Myrtle and two Shells, c. 1700 (brush on parchment)
1765794 Tulip, two Branches of Myrtle and two Shells, c.1700 (brush on parchment) by Merian, Maria Sibylla Graff (1647-1717); 33.6u24 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Swiss

Male Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) displaying in front of camera in a wintry pine forest, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, February 2009 WWE BOOK, WWE OUTDOOR EXHIBITION

1910s UK Flower Girl Book Plate

1950s UK Blackbirds Book Plate

1950s UK I-Spy Book Cover

WILLIAM PENNs BOOK-PLATE, US, USA, 1870s engraving

Shingled Iguana, illustration from The Zoology of the Voyage of H. M.s Beagle
XJF294046 Shingled Iguana, illustration from The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S Beagle, 1832-36 by Charles Darwin (litho) (b/w photo) by English School

Queen Mary I engraved by T. Brown (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF265860 Queen Mary I engraved by T.Brown (engraving) (b/w photo) by Eworth or Ewoutsz, Hans (fl.1520-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary I (1516-1558); ); Flemish, out of copyright

WILLIAM PENNs BOOK-PLATE, US, USA, 1870s engraving

USA Baa Baa Black Sheep Book Plate

1950s UK Goldfinchs Book Plate

1950s UK Curlews Book Plate

1910s uk Large Dogs Book Plate

1950s UK Bullfinchs Book Plate

1950s UK Chaffinchs Book Plate

Bookplate belonging to U. S. President John Adams (1735-1826)
ADAMS: BOOKPLATE. Bookplate belonging to U.S. President John Adams (1735-1826)

Bookplate of U. S. President John Adams, 18th century
JOHN ADAMS: BOOKPLATE. Bookplate of U.S. President John Adams, 18th century

SAMUEL PEPYS (1673-1703). English diarist and naval administrator. His bookplate. Line engraving, c1690

HARVARD BOOKPLATE, c1760. Harvard College bookplate between 1749 and 1777

ALLEGORY: NOVEMBER. November. The senses grow dim, and strength gradually fails. The venerable tree, unable longer to support itself, requires aid. Bookplate engraving, 19th century

BOOKPLATE, c1800. Bookplate of English scientist and businessman Samuel Galton

BOOKPLATE, 18th CENTURY. Bookplate designed for David Greene

CHERUBIM, 1857. American bookplate illustration, 1857

BOOKPLATE, 18th CENTURY. Bookplate designed for Isaiah Thomas

BOOKPLATE, 1896. Bookplate used by Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany. Line engraving after Emil Doepler

ENGLISH BOOKPLATE. Designed by the 20th century English engraver Reynolds Stone for the English actor, Sir Laurence Olivier

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"Bookplates: A Glimpse into the Personalities of Notable Figures and Artistic Expressions" Discovering bookplates is like uncovering hidden treasures within the pages of history. From Oliver Wendell Holmes to George Washington, these personalized labels offer a glimpse into the literary lives of renowned individuals. Plate 9 from the portfolio "Folk Art of Rural Pennsylvania" takes us back to 1939, showcasing an unknown creator's artistic flair. Meanwhile, Anon's Bookplate of George Washington transports us to 1772, reminding us that even great leaders had a love for literature. The intricate illustrations found in Ernst Haeckel's Kunstformen der Natur mesmerize readers with Plate 8 featuring Desmonema Discomedusae. Aubrey Beardsley leaves his mark on two distinct bookplates - one belonging to Olive Custance and another bearing his own name - both exuding elegance and sophistication. Traveling further back in time, Lord Harley's engraved bookplate from 1741 reflects the grandeur associated with aristocracy. Carey Coke's bookplate connects generations as it represents not only her but also her husband Edward Coke and their son Thomas Coke. Frontispiece from a Sette of Odd Volumes publication by George C captivates our imagination with its mysterious allure. A delicate bookmark depicting two birds and a heart transports us to the year 1784 when such tokens were cherished keepsakes. Lastly, President Theodore Roosevelt's print showcases his passion for reading beyond politics. Each bookplate tells a unique story through artistry or personal connection – be it engravings or prints – leaving an indelible mark on literary culture. In this vast world of books, let these captivating bookplates serve as reminders that behind every page lies an individual who cherishes knowledge and embraces creativity through their beloved collection.