~ Books and Other Items for Sale~

The Art of the Bookplate.

160 ppgs., October 2003. 6 ¾"
x 8 ¾".

Introduction by James P. Keenan with Foreword by George Plimpton.

"Just published is a popular American book on bookplates..., and a most welcome one. James Keenan has written a very good short history of bookplates and chosen nice examples from the genre...a fine introduction to this graphic art...for the public who may well be the next generation of collectors."

Ex Libris Chronicle: The International Collector, Autumn 2003, Vol. III, No.1

Barnes and Noble Books. Hardcover, sewn, full color reproductions. This rare offering includes a tipped-in original wood engraved bookplate by Anatoli Kalashnikov. Signed by the author.

$25.00 + $6.00 USD for postage and handling.

Contemporary World Ex Libris.

Throughout the world today acknowledged masters of book illustration, printmaking and design are producing these exquisite prints. This illustrated edition is the catalogue for the ASBC&D traveling exhibition. You can see bookplate designs from the hands  of many fine international artists. Nearly 40 nations represented by more than 500 illustrations.  56 ppgs., October 2003.       7" x 10".  Introduction by James P. Keenan.

$22.00 + $6.00 USD for postage and handling.

Royal Swedish Super Ex Libris.

41 ppgs, 2000. 7" x 8 ½".  From the collection  of Ejgil Jennsen-Tusch.  The Danish Ex Libris Foundation.  Detailed description of exhibition presented at the Boston Public Library in 2000.  Thirty-eight fine examples dating back to the late 16th century.  Introduction by Klaus Rodel.

$18.00 + $6.00 USD for postage and handling.

World Ex Libris 1996-1998.

274 ppgs, 1998. 6 ¾" x 11 ¾". The exhibition catalogue of the XXVII FISAE Congress in Saint Petersburg, Russia. More than 500 examples reproduced with many in full color. Introduction by Dr. Veniamin Khudoley.

$50.00 + $6.00 USD for postage and handling

American Artists of the Bookplate: 1970-1990.

155 ppgs, 1990. 5 ½" x 8 ½". This limited edition includes short biographies on 75 American bookplate artists working between 1970-1990. Sewn binding. Introduction by James P. Keenan.

$25.00 + $6.00 USD for postage and handling.

Excellent quality canvas tote bag for the XXVIII FISAE Congress in Boston 2000.


Screen-printed artwork by American wood engraver, Richard Wagener.

$15.00 + $6.00 USD for postage and handling.

Directory of Bookplate Collectors
and Designers, Third Edition.

152 ppgs, 2000. 7" x 10". Compiled by William E. Butler. Includes names and addresses of more than 5,000 collectors, designers and institutions worldwide.

$7.50 + $6.00 USD for postage and handling.

 

XXVIII FISAE Congress poster,  Boston 2000.

Two color poster with  logo design by American wood engraver, Richard Wagener.  This handsome poster commemorates the first international bookplate congress to be held in the   United States. 12" x 18".

$15.00 + $6.00 USD for postage and handling. (includes mailing tube).

  

Additional ex libris keepsakes will be included with your order. All proceeds will benefit  future publications of the ASBC&D.

Personal checks or money orders payable to: ASBC&D.
P.O. Box 14964 Tucson, Arizona, USA 85732-4964

E-mail: exlibrisusa@hotmail.com
Website: www.bookplate.org

Ex Libris Chronicle
Director: James P. Keenan
Art Director: Concepcion Elvira Provenzal

Copyright © 2008 by Cambridge Bookplate. All rights reserved.

Links to Other Ex Libris Sites

Association of Collectors &
Friends of Ex Libris
The Art of Ex Libris Wood Engraver's Network New Australian Bookplate Society
 
Istanbul Exlibris Society: www.aed.org.tr/english.html
 

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