British Bookplates: A Pictorial History (INSCRIBED)
London: David & Charles, 1979. First Edition. INSCRIBED by the author to George Selwyn Swarth with his decorative bookplate to front pastedown. Folio. 160 pages. Over 250 black & white illustrations; Bibliography; Index. Olive green cloth with gilt lettering in cream and black decorative dust jacket. A fine copy in near fine dustjacket. Item #5565
Mr. Lee traces the 500-year history of the bookplate and "offers practical hints to the would-be collector on beginning, expanding, and organising a collection; detailed descriptions to help the experienced collector; and much fascinating information for the general reader."
Price: $75.00
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