Project Gutenberg 2012-10-22 Public domain in the USA. 290 Hardy, William John 1857 1919 Hardy, William J. Book-Plates Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Book-Plates" by W. J. Hardy is a treatise on the history and significance of book-plate collecting, written in the late 19th century. The book examines the evolution of book-plates from their introduction to modern examples, emphasizing their artistic and collectible value. Hardy addresses the moral concerns regarding book-plate collecting and provides insights into the various styles and historical context surrounding these owner's marks in books. The opening of "Book-Plates" begins with the author justifying the practice of collecting book-plates as a respectable and reasonable hobby, countering any accusations of immorality associated with it. Hardy reflects on his long-standing interest in this subject and highlights the growing number of collectors and enthusiasts in the field. He discusses the development of book-plate collecting in England, noting a lack of earlier works on the topic before the 1880s, and emphasizes the importance of proper treatment and arrangement for those who engage in this pursuit. The preface sets a scholarly yet personal tone, promising a mix of historical analysis and practical advice for collectors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41142/41142-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Bookplates Z Text Browsing: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference Browsing: Teaching & Education Category: History - British Category: Art Category: Sports/Hobbies 431198 2025-06-16T16:40:03.689819 text/html 411638 2012-10-21T20:44:04 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 3881638 2025-06-16T16:40:13.854855 application/epub+zip 3887718 2025-06-16T16:40:06.070840 application/epub+zip 218501 2025-06-16T16:40:04.813857 application/epub+zip 4011707 2025-06-16T16:40:19.303751 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3954924 2025-06-16T16:40:12.400809 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 292452 2022-09-18T19:01:01.454423 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 328182 2023-09-18T05:10:26.100049 text/plain 15170 2025-06-16T16:40:19.471778 application/rdf+xml 11721 2025-06-16T16:40:04.963847 image/jpeg 1639 2025-06-16T16:40:04.890843 image/jpeg 3767894 2025-06-16T16:40:03.878881 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog