Project Gutenberg 2019-12-06 Public domain in the USA. 254 Almack, Edward 1852 1917 81185708 Bookplates Little books on art Produced by Chuck Greif, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Bookplates" by Edward Almack is a specialized art book written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the history, styles, and artistry of bookplates—decorative labels indicating ownership of a book—tracing their evolution from early armorial designs to modern interpretations. The book is enriched with illustrations showcasing various bookplate designs, catering to collectors, historians, and those interested in the intersection of visual arts and literature. The opening of "Bookplates" introduces the significance of these artistic labels, asserting that they serve to enhance the books they are affixed to. Almack discusses the different terminologies used across cultures, such as the German "bibliothekzeichen" and the Latin "ex libris," while providing insights into engraving techniques and styles that characterize bookplate art throughout history. The author emphasizes the cultural and personal narratives intertwined with these items, setting the stage for an exploration of notable artists and significant examples in subsequent chapters. This rich introduction establishes a foundation for understanding how bookplates reflect the tastes and identities of their owners across time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Bookplates Z Text Category: Art 305426 2025-06-24T08:36:18.423007 text/html 271609 2024-10-17T15:09:56 text/html 13980834 2025-06-24T08:36:30.666804 application/epub+zip 13966304 2025-06-24T08:36:21.227935 application/epub+zip 182197 2025-06-24T08:36:19.685871 application/epub+zip 14051275 2025-06-24T08:36:37.271764 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 13987109 2025-06-24T08:36:27.869823 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 244518 2022-09-27T13:54:46.536067 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 236924 2025-06-24T08:36:16.919887 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 217115 2024-10-17T15:09:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15999 2025-06-24T08:36:37.494772 application/rdf+xml 26403 2025-06-24T08:36:19.816862 image/jpeg 3865 2025-06-24T08:36:19.750868 image/jpeg 12941953 2025-06-24T08:36:18.842978 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