by James P. Keenan, Director, ASBCD What is a Bookplate? Since the mid-fifteenth century, distinguished artists and their patrons have given serious attention to this art form. A bookplate represents pride in the ownership of books. It is a miniature graphic art print developed to adorn books providing a convenient, […]
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Sponsored by The Book Club of California and The American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers Sept. 12 , 6:00pm Los Angeles/Pacific time A celebration of the centenary of organized bookplate collecting in the United States. An in-person and virtual presentation via Zoom by William E. Butler, bibliophile, editor, and […]