Book-Plates (Barnes & Noble Digital Library‪)‬

The exquisite artwork embellishing bookplates has delighted and intrigued collectors all over the world. Strikingly beautiful, they have a fascinating history involving engravers, illustrators, printers, and collectors. In this handy volume, author William John Hardy presents an engaging history of the bookplate, examining bookplate designs, styles, and artists from all over the world.