Notable collection of bookplates belonging to Jewish personalities and institutional collections.

Auction 90 | Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 at 1:00pm
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Arts

Back to Catalogue Download Catalogue

Lot 46
(BOOKPLATES).

Notable collection of bookplates belonging to Jewish personalities and institutional collections.

Two hundred and seventy-four (c.) ex-libris in a wide variety of artistic styles. Bookplates housed in binder.

1900-60.:

Est: $2,000 - $3,000
The cultivation of a personal library is often seen as a Jewish value in its own right, and the use of a personal bookplate affirms the importance the collector places on his own particular relationship to his books. The collection and careful preservation of these ex-libris contain both personal bookplates and those of Jewish congregations and other institutions. It includes those designed by such leading artists as E.M. Lilien, whose ex-libris is here accompanied by his autograph signature.