Odd Volumes And Their Bookplates (1899)

Odd Volumes And Their Bookplates is a book written by Walter Hamilton and published in 1899. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and art of bookplates, also known as ex libris. It focuses on odd volumes, which are books that are incomplete due to missing volumes or parts. The book explores the various types of bookplates used throughout history, including armorial, pictorial, and typographical bookplates. It also provides a detailed analysis of the design elements used in these bookplates, such as heraldry, typography, and iconography. The author also provides a list of notable collectors of bookplates and their collections. The book is a valuable resource for collectors, book enthusiasts, and historians interested in the art and history of bookplates.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.