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Lot 167

Collection of Bookplates – Russia, Europe and Palestine

About 170 bookplates. Russia and the surroundings, central and western Europe and Palestine, 20th century.
Extensive collection of bookplates, including woodcuts and a number of original engravings (some are signed). The origin of most of the bookplates in this collection is in Russia and the surroundings, and a minority is from east and west Europe and Palestine. All bookplates are illustrated, in different styles, some in outstanding artistic quality. Some of the bookplates are titled on the back, in handwriting.
About 170 book plates (some appear in several copies). Size and condition vary. Good overall condition.