Lot 7
Collection of European Bookplates - Many Engravings of Nobility Coat of Arms - 17th to the 20th Century
About 228 bookplates. Europe, 17th to 20th century.
The collection includes about 152 bookplates from the 17th to the 19th century and about 76 bookplates most of which are from the first half of the 20th century.
A diverse collection of bookplates, many of which bear nobility coat of arms, including some from the 17th century. Many of the bookplates are from central and western Europe, only a minority bear Jewish names, among them are personal bookplates as well as bookplates of institutes, societies and organizations. Numerous bookplates are engravings of very good artistic quality. Enclosed are several bindings and parts of ancient leather bindings, decorated. It is possible that some of the items are prints which were not used as bookplates.
Total of approx. 228 items. Size and condition vary. Fair-good overall condition. Stains.
Provenance: Collection of Hermann Meyer and his daughter Channah Sapir.
