American Book-Plates

150. Leighton, F.S.A. (John). Suggestions in design, … with descriptive and historical letter-press, by J. K. Collings, F.R.I.B.A. Blazon, Heraldry, Rebuses, &c., plates, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54.

London, Blackie & Son, 4to, 1880.

151. See American Bibliography, No. 6.

152. Asta Libraria Antiquaria Catalogo, N. 42.

Florence, Franchi & Co., February, 1886.

The catalogue contains fac-similes of a Medicean Super Libros, and of another not identified.

153. Griggs (W.). Illustrations of Armorial China. Plates.

Privately printed, folio, 1887.

Contains a number of fac-similes of book-plates.

154. See American Bibliography, No. 17.

155. The Strand Magazine, Vol. II.

London, 4to, 1891.

Page 120, the book-plate of H. Stacy Marks, R.A.

156. Blackburn (Henry). Randolph Caldecott, a personal reminiscence, 194-196.

London, Sampson Low, Marston & Co., 8vo, 1891.

Contains a description of the “Seaman” book-plate by R. Caldecott, with illustration.

157. Theydon Mount: its Lords and Rectors. Edited by J. J. Howard, Farnham Burke, and the Rev. L. N. Prance.

Privately printed, 4to, n.d. (1891).

Contains a fac-simile of the book-plate of “Sir Edward Smith, of Hill Hall, Co. Essex, Bart.,” and another.

158. See American Bibliography, supplementary list.

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The following articles having appeared since the English list was prepared, are here inserted: —

The Yellow Book. An Illustrated Quarterly. Cuts of book-plates by Aubrey Beardsley and R. Auning Bell, p. 251.

London, Elkin Mathews and John Lane.

Boston, U.S.A., Copeland & Day, Vol. I., 8vo, April, 1894.

The Strand Magazine. The handwriting of Mr. Gladstone, with fac-similes. Vol. VIII., No. 43.

London, 8vo, July, 1894.

Fac-simile of early book-plate of Mr. Gladstone.

Daily News. Book-plate collecting. A review of Mr. Hamilton’s “Dated Book-plates, Part I.”

London, July 17, 1894.

Quakerana, No. 5, July, 1894, page 77. Note of Ex Libris Society’s exhibition in July, 1894, with special reference to book-plate of William Penn.

London, Edward Hicks, Jun., 14 Bishopsgate Street Without, E.G.

The Studio, edited by Gleeson White, has contained several articles on book-plates. Vol. III., No. 16, July 16, 1894: result of a prize competition for a book-plate design, with 22 designs reproduced; Vol. III., No. 17, August 15, 1894: cuts of three book-plates and review of Hamilton’s “Dated Plates.”

London, 1894.ADDITIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHY OF BOOK-PLATESBy H. W. Fincham and James Robert Brown, F.R.G.S[Reprinted from the Journal of the Ex Libris Society.]

1. Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire. Proceedings and Papers. Description of a Warrington Book-plate (Dr. J. Kendrick), illustrated, 134-135.

Liverpool, 8vo, 1854.

2. See American Bibliography, No. 3.

3. Portalis (Le Baron Roger) et Beraldi (Henri). Les Graveurs du Dix-Huitième Siècle, illustrated, 3 vols. in 6.

Paris, Morgand et Fatout, 8vo, 1880-1882.

Contains lists of book-plates by many French engravers.

4. Spectator. “A Guide to the Study of Book-plates.” (A review of Warren.)

London, October 13, 1880.

5. St. James Gazette. “A Guide to the Study of Book-plates.” (A review of Warren.)

London, October 14, 1880.

6. The Athenæum. Mr. Thorn’s book-plate.

London, May 21, 1881.

7. See American Bibliography, No. 4.

8. Beraldi (Henri). Les Graveurs de XIX Siècle, illustrated, 12 vols.

Paris, L. Conquet, 8vo, 1885-1892.

Contains lists of book-plates by many French engravers.

9. Forening for Boghaandvaerk. Aarsskrift 1890 und 1891. Mit einer Buchdruckfarbentafel, zalreichen Autotypien und Holzschnitten, Schriften, Druckerzeichen, Ex Libris und Einbände reproducirend.

Kopenhagen, 2 vols., 4to, 1891.

10. Ledien (Alcius). Les Reliures Artistiques et Armoriées de la Bibliothèque Communale d’Abbeville, illustrated.

Paris, Gruel-Engelmann, 4to, 1883.

11. See American Bibliography, No. 18.

12. See American Bibliography, No. 27.

13. The Antiquary. Unique Book-plates. Erasmus and Dr. Hector Pomer (H. W. Pereira). Illustrated, xxv., 242-244.

London, Elliot Stock, 8vo, 1892.

14. The Bookworm. A Hunt for Book-plates in Paris (W. Hamilton), 171-173; the Avery Book-plate, 202. London, Elliot Stock, 8vo, 1892.

15. Castle (Egerton), M.A., F.S.A. English Book-plates, an illustrated handbook for students of Ex Libris.

London, George Bell and Sons, imp. 16mo, 1892.

Second and enlarged edition, 1892.

16. See American Bibliography, No. 25.

17. La Curiosité Universelle. Un souvenir de la Terreur, illustrated; Franc-Maçonnerie; Le plus grand Ex Libris, No. 262; Publication sur les Ex Libris, Nos. 265, 266, 267, 268, and 269; Ex Libris d’Auvergne (Ambroise Tardien), illustrated; Appel aux Collectionneurs d’Ex Libris, No. 269; Ex Libris Rares et Inedits (Ferd. Reiber); Un grand Ex Libris (Fr. Perot); Un autre souvenir de la Terreur (L. B.); Ex Libris Alsaciens; Sociétés des Collectionneurs d’Ex Libris, No. 288; Les Ex Libris Oratoriens (P. Ingold), illustrated, No. 299.

Paris, 4to, 1892.

18. Dictionary of English Book Collectors. Billibald Pirkheimer (M. Kerney), illustrated, Part i.

London, Bernard Quaritch, 8vo, 1892.

19. Fincham (H. W.) & Brown (James Roberts) F.R.G.S. A bibliography of book-plates.

Plymouth, printed for private distribution, 8vo, 24 pp., 1892.

20. Griggs (W.). One hundred and forty-seven Examples of Armorial Book-plates from various collections (second series). Plates.

London, W. Griggs & Sons, 4to, 1892.

21. Hamilton (Walter). French Book-plates. A handbook for Ex Libris Collectors, illustrated.

London, George Bell & Sons, imp. 16mo, 1892.

22. Hildetrandt (Professor Ad. M.). Heraldic Book-plates. Twenty-five Ex Libris invented and drawn by.

Berlin, J. A. Stargardt, 8vo, 1892.

23. See American Bibliography, No. 26.

24. Incunabula, geographica et chalcographica, illustrated. Munich, Ludwig Rosenthal’s Antiquariat, folio, 1892.

A catalogue of early woodcuts, containing a number of very early German Ex Libris, among them being that of Hildebrand Brandenburg, and the hedge-hog of Johannes Knabensperg, called Igler, circa 1450.

25. Ingold (C. P.). Les Ex Libris Oratoriens, illustrated. Paris, C. Poussielque, 15 Rue Cassette, 8vo, 16 pp., 1892.

26. The Library. Record of Bibliography. Review of Fincham and Brown’s Bibliography of Book-plates, iv., 262.

London, Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., 8vo,

1892.

27. The Morning Post. Book-plates, June 14; Literary Notes, August 25.

London, 1892.

28. See American Bibliography, No. 23.

29. Notes and Queries, 8th Series. Book-plates: Boyer, i., 7; royal, i., 126, 175; Rabelais’s, ii., 147; armorial, ii., 188, 274, 490; iii., 97; iv., 168; Mountaine and Burden, engravers of, i., 247, 324; book-lending and book-losing, i., 322; Ex Libris Society, ii., 500; English Book-plates, a review, iii., 79; portraits as book-plates, iii., 81, 129, 210; French Book-plates, a review, iii., 160; Book-plates, a review, iii., 419.

London, 4to, 1892.

30. Ris-Paquot, Dictionnaire Encyclopédique des Marques et Monogrammes, Chiffes, Lettres, Initials, Signs, Figuratifs, etc., etc., contenant 1200 Marques.

Paris, R. H. Laurens, 6 Rue de Tournon, 2 vols., 4to,1892.

31. Archives de la Société Française des Collectionneurs d’Ex Libris, illustrated.

Paris, 3 Faubourg Saint-Jacques, 4to, No. 1, December,1893.

32. The Athenæum. The Laws of Book-borrowing (G. H. Powell).

London. December 23, 1893.

33. The Bookman. Wm. Cowper’s copy of Robert Burns’ Poems, containing his book-plate, illustrated, September, October.

London, folio, 1893.

34. See American Bibliography, No. 40.

35. El Coleccionista Argentina. Ex Libris, January; Ex Libris y Eliquetas de libreros, March; The Journal of the Ex Libris Society, April; Ex Libris, illustrated, June; Ex Libris, illustrated, September.

Buenos Ayres, 8vo, 1893.

36. Ex Libris Imaginaires et supposés de personnages célèbres anciens et modernes. Plates.

Paris, L. Joly, 8vo, 1893.

37. The Globe. The Latest Hobby.

London, March 29, 1893.

38. Hardy (W. J.), F.S.A. Book-plates. Plates.

London, Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co., 8vo, 1893.

39. See American Bibliography, No. 32.

40. Kissel (Clemens). Symbolical Book-plates. Twenty-five Ex Libris designed and drawn by.

London, H. Grevel & Co., 8vo (1893), 1894.

41. Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica (Dr. J. J. Howard, LL.D., F.S.A.), Vol. V., illustrated. Examples of Armorial Book-plates: Richard Pritchett, 89; John Bennett, 104; (Phillipps, 1892), 136; (Thomas Carter), 166; Sir John Collum and Dame Susanna, 1760; John Cullum, Rev. Sir John Cullum, Richard Merry, Thomas Gery Cullum, Sir Thomas Gery Cullum, Mary Hanson, 1773; Thomas Gery Cullum, Rev. Sir Thomas Gery Cullum, Mary Anne Cullum, S. A. Milner Gibson Cullum, Gery Milner Gibson Cullum, Reginald Gurney, Arethusa Robertson, Gery Milner Gibson Cullum, 193. Irish Book-plates: Thomas Ridgate Mannsell, Sisson Darling, 264; Richard Baldwin, John Butler, 281.

London, royal 8vo, 1893.

42. The Portfolio. A description of the Burlington Fine Arts Club Book-plate, by Mr. C. W. Sherborn, xxi.

London, Seeley & Co., folio, 1893.

43. The Scottish Review. Book-plates, xxi., 315-329.

London, 8vo, April, 1893.

44. The Studio. Designing for book-plates, with some recent example (G.[leeson] W.[hite]), illustrated, 24-28; some recent book-plates, with seven examples, illustrated, 148-150, 253.

London, 4to, 1893.

45. Teske (Charles). The Book-plates of Ulrick, Duke of Mecklenburgh. Plates.

Berlin, J. A. Stargardt, 4to (1893), 1894.

46. Tit-Bits. Who has the finest collection of book-plates in this country?

London, October 21, 1893.

47. Vicars (Arthur), F.S.A. Ulster King of Arms. Book-plates (Ex Libris), Series I., Library Interior Book-plates; Series II., Literary Book-plates; Series III., Book-piles, illustrated.

Plymouth, 4to, 1893.

For private circulation. Reprinted, with additions and corrections, from The Journal of the Ex Libris Society.

48. Wheatley (H. B.). Diary of Samuel Pepys. Pepys’ book-plates, i., xv., lv.

London, George Bell & Sons, 8vo, 1893.

49. The Muses. The Study of Ex Libris and Book-plate collecting, illustrated, 17-20 (H. Berkeley Score, F.R.G.S.).

Ormskirk, William Leak Hutton, 4to, 1894.* * *

Illustrations of book-plates, apart from the bibliography of the subject, are contained in the following articles: —

50. Lines written in Jerpoint Abbey.

London, 8vo, 1820.

One of Sheffield Grace’s book-plates.

51. Benson (Robert), M.A. Memoirs of the Life and Writings of the Rev. Arthur Collier, from 1704 to 1732.

London, 8vo, 1837.

Collier book-plate.

52. See American Bibliography, No. 11.

53. Fragmenta Genealogica, Vol. I., 58.

Private press of Frederic Arthur Crisp, 4to, 1889.

Book-plate of “William Cowper, Esqr., Clerk of the Parliaments.”

54. The Bookman.

London, May, 1892.

Mr. Gladstone’s book-plate.

55. See American Bibliography, supplementary list.

56. See American Bibliography, supplementary list.

57. Revue Encyclopédique. Les livres en vente publique, 14-18.

Paris, 4to, 1892.

Several modern French book-plates.

58. The Christian Pictorial. Cowper’s Retreat.

London, April 6, 1893.

William Cowper’s book-plate.

59. Dictionary of English Book Collectors.

London, Quaritch, 8vo, Part ii., 1893.

The book-plate of the Huth Library.

60. Leslie (G. D.), R.A. Letters to Marco.

London, Macmillan, 8vo, 1893.

Mr. Leslie’s book-plate.

61. The Sketch. Mr. W. Herrics Pollock.

London, folio, July 7, 1893.

Mr. Pollock’s book-plate.

62. The Sketch. Mr. Clement K. Shorter.

London, folio, July 18, 1893.

Mr. C. K. Shorter’s book-plate.

63. Visitation of England and Wales. Edited by Joseph Jackson Howard, LL.D. (Maltravers Herald Extraordinary), and Frederic Arthur Crisp. Vol. I.

London, Mitchell & Hughes, 4to, 1893.

64. Warren (John Leicester), Lord de Tabley, M.A., F.S.A. Poems, Dramatic and Lyrical.

London, Elkin Mathews & Lane, 8vo, 1893.

Mr. J. L. Warren’s book-plate.

* * *THE FRENCH BIBLIOGRAPHYBEING A LIST OF THE PRINCIPAL WORKS REFERRING TO FRENCHEX LIBRIS[Reprinted by kind permission of Walter Hamilton, Esq.]

A Guide to the Study of Book-plates (Ex Libris). By the Hon. J. Leicester Warren, M.A., London.

John Pearson, 1880.

Although not dealing especially with French ex libris, this guide is an almost indispensable book of reference to every collector of book-plates.

L’Amateur d’Autographes, April, 1872.

This contains an article by M. Maurice Tourneux, on the collection of book-plates in the possession of M. Aglaüx Bouvenne, a well-known artist and designer of book-plates.

Armorial du Bibliophile. Avec illustrations dans le texte. Par Joannis Guigard.

Paris, Bachelin-Deflorenne, 2 vols., royal 8vo, 1870-1873.

Contains many illustrations of super libris, which are frequently useful in assisting to discover the owners of anonymous French armorial book-plates. (See also “Nouvel Armorial du Bibliophile.”)

Bibliophile Français. Gazette illustrée des amateurs de livres, d’estampes, et de hautes curiosités.

Paris, 7 vols., royal 8vo, 1868-1873.

This work incorporates the “Armorial du Bibliophile” of Joannis Guigard.

Les Bibliophiles, les Collectionneurs, et les Bibliothèques des trois évêchés, 1552-1790. Par Arthur Benoit (illustrated).

Paris, royal 8vo, 1884.

The Book-plate Collector’s Miscellany. Edited by Mr. W. H. K. Wright, Borough Librarian, Plymouth. Quarto, illustrated, 1890-1891.

Plymouth, W. H. Luke.

The Bookworm. May, 1892. A Hunt for Book-plates in Paris. By Walter Hamilton.

London, Elliot Stock.

Bulletin du Bouquiniste. Paris, No. 416, April 15, 1875.

Letter from the Comte de Longpérier-Grimoard on a Super Libris of Crozat, December 1 and 15, 1876. A letter from the Comte de Longpérier-Grimoard, “Une Marque inconnue.”

La Curiosité Universelle.

A small weekly newspaper published at 1 Rue Rameau, Paris. This has contained several articles and letters on the topic of French ex libris, and advocates the formation of an Ex Libris Society in Paris. No. 228, June 1, 1891, À propos d’Ex Libris; No. 262, January 25, 1892, illustrated; No. 268, March 7, 1892, Article on ex libris; No. 269, March 14, 1892, illustrated.

Dictionnaire des devises des hommes de lettres, imprimeurs, libraires, bibliophiles, etc. Par Van de Haeghen, 1876-1879.

Étude sur les Ex Libris. Par le Comte de Longpérier-Grimoard.

Senlis, 8vo, 8 pp., 1875.

A paper read before the Comité Archéologique de Senlis, December 11, 1874.

Les Ex Libris Français, depuis leur origine jusqu’à nos jours. Par A. Poulet-Malassis. Nouvelle édition, revue, très augmentée, et ornée de vingt-quatre planches.

Paris, P. Rouquette, royal 8vo, 1875.

Les Ex Libris, et les Marques de Possession du Livre. Par Henri Bouchot, du Cabinet des Estampes. Paris, Edouard Rouveyre. With numerous illustrations, 104 pp., 8vo, 1891.

Only 750 printed.

Les Ex Libris dans les trois Évêchés, Toul, Metz, Verdun, 1552-1790. Par Arthur Benoit.

Paris, 8vo, 1883.

Les Ex Libris Oratoriens. Par le P. Ingold. Paris, Libraire Charles Poussielgue, Rue Cassette, 15, 1892.

Crown 8vo, 16 pp. With thirteen illustrations.

Les Ex Libris de Schoepflin. Par Arthur Benoit.

Paris, 8vo, 1883.

Reprinted, with illustrations, from “Le Bulletin de la Société pour la conservation des Monuments historiques d’Alsace.” Second series.

Les Femmes Bibliophiles de la France. Avec 43 Planches d’Armoiries. Par E. Quentin-Bauchart.

Paris, 8vo, 1886.

The Journal of the Ex Libris Society. A. and C. Black, Soho Square, London. Quarto, illustrated, 1891-1892. (In progress.)

A monthly journal containing numerous articles on French book-plates.

Le Livre Moderne, Revue du Monde Littéraire.

Paris, Maison Quantin, 1891.

No. 19 (July, 1891) contains an article by M. Octave Uzanne, entitled, “Remarques sur quelques Ex Libris contemporains,” with fac-similes of 36 interesting examples. No. 24 (December, 1891) contains an article in continuation of the above, entitled, “Quelques Nouveaux Ex Libris,” also by M. Octave Uzanne, with many illustrations.

Des Marques et devises mises a leur livres par un grand nombre d’Amateurs.

Paris, De Rieffenberg, 1874.

Notice sur quelques Graveurs Nancedins, du XVIII siècle. Par M. Beaupré.

Nancy, Lucien Wiener, 8vo, 1862.

This work contains descriptions of a number of book-plates engraved by Dominique Collin.

Nouvelles Etudes sur l’Université de Pont-à-Mousson. Par M. Favier (illustrated).

Nancy, 1880.

Nouvel Armorial du Bibliophile, Guide de l’Amateur des Livres Armoriés. Contenant la Reproduction de 2500 Armoiries et riches Reliures armoiriées. Par Joannis Guigard.

Paris, Emile Roudeau, 2 vols., 8vo. 1890.

Petite Revue d’Ex Libris Alsaciens. Par Auguste Stoeber. Avec un fac-simile d’un ancien Ex Libris (C. Wolfhardt).

Millhouse, Veuve Bader, 12mo, 1881.

The author of this charming little pamphlet died a few years ago.

Le Serpent Embleme des Chirurgiens, et des Médecins Par Arthur Benoit.

6 pp. n.d.

An extract from “La Revue Nouvelle d’Alsace-Lorraine,” which treats of serpents shown on book-plates.

CONCLUSION

THE end of our pleasant task is reached; and it only remains to thank the gentle reader who has kindly followed us, and to re-assert as a parting word, that this work does not aspire to cover every point which collectors may wish to have decided. Its modest purpose will be served if any reader is led to take an interest in the subject, if collectors find it useful as an assistant in intelligent collecting, or an instigation to further and more careful research.

Undoubtedly, there lie in old garrets, book-cases, and forgotten cupboards, dust-covered books, in which some fortunate searcher will one day discover plates as yet unknown. It is hoped that any such will publish their success for the benefit of the steadily increasing number who find something interesting in these memorials of the past, and who take pleasure in their preservation and pride in their possession.

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Dr. Bates.