A lot on their plate

Lord Byron chose his coat of arms, Sigmund Freud the riddle of the sphinx and Walt Disney Mickey Mouse, but, be they miniature works of art or merely a chance to show off, John F. Mueller finds all bookplates to be fascinating HAVE you ever asked yourself 'I wonder where I put that book, did I...

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Published in:Country life (London) 2022-06, p.84-86
Main Author: Mueller, John F
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Antiquarian materials
Byron, George Gordon (Lord) (1788-1824)
Freud, Sigmund (1856-1939)
Heraldry
Libraries
Set design
Visual artists
Visual arts
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Summary:Lord Byron chose his coat of arms, Sigmund Freud the riddle of the sphinx and Walt Disney Mickey Mouse, but, be they miniature works of art or merely a chance to show off, John F. Mueller finds all bookplates to be fascinating HAVE you ever asked yourself 'I wonder where I put that book, did I lend it to someone?' Books are valuable to us, emotionally, financially and as a source of information. [...]the 18th century, books were such expensive items that they were usually chained to desks, so original bookplates were mainly used to record the generosity of donors. [...]the Victorians founded an association of enthusiasts: the modern-day Bookplate Society (www.book platesociety.org) can trace its origins back to 1891.
ISSN:0045-8856