French Book Plates

French Book Plates: A Handbook For Ex-Libris Collectors (1892) is a comprehensive guide written by Walter Hamilton for collectors of ex-libris, or bookplates, from France. The book provides a detailed history of French bookplates, including their origins, development, and styles. It also features a catalog of notable French bookplates, along with descriptions and illustrations of each. Additionally, the guide offers advice on how to collect and care for bookplates, as well as information on notable French ex-libris designers and engravers. Overall, French Book Plates is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and art of bookplates, particularly those from France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.