J. Valdor was born at Liège,
and educated in Italy; was
settled in Nancy in 1630,
and in Paris in 1642.
(See Poulet-Malassis, p. 10.)
Vallet fecit 1721.
Joan. Lud. Foyelle, doctor
theologicas, et ecclesiae
Atrebatensis Canonicus.
Armorial with supporters.
Vallon, Edmond. Modern.
A. M. (Alfred Morin.) Motto,
“Aux livres je dois tout.”
Fantaisie.
A. H. 1880. Pictorial; literary.
Signature very indistinct.
Motto, “J’ai lu le manuel
des ouvriers.”
Vallottin, Félix. Modern.
Ex Libris L. Joly. Library
interior with cats, reproduced
in “Ex-Libris Ana.”
A woodcut signed F. V.
Valton, Edmond. 19th cent.
Van Driesten, D. E. J.
Modern.
A coloured armorial by
himself for himself, reproduced
in the “Archives de
la Société Française,” June,
1895. Mons. Van Driesten
is a French artist who has
devoted considerable study
to ancient miniatures and
heraldic work.
G. Vanel. ’95. Modern.
Ex Libris Tony Genty. Liber
Libris 1895.
Fantaisie design.
Reproduced in the “Archives
de la Société Française,”
April, 1895.
Van Merlen, T. J. 18th cent.
Van Muyden, E. Modern.
Library interior of L. Bauzon,
1891. Motto, “Lire et
choisir.”
Ex Libris F. Raisin 1891.
Motto, “Ils sont trop verts.”
Allegorical.
Ex Libris Manoury. Portrait
plate, 1890.
Ex Libris Wolf. (See reproduction.)
Varin, 1774.
Varin, Pierre Adolphe.
Born at Chalons-sur-Marne
on May 24, 1821, he
settled early in Paris, where
he achieved distinction as
an engraver. For a long
illustrated article on the
works of this artist see
“Les Archives de la Société
Française,” September,
1895.
The following are some of
the principal plates he has
engraved:
Bibliothe Pichon (Baron J.
Pichon). Library interior,
dated 1873, and an armorial
plate.
Ex Lib Deu. Literary.
H. G. 1880. A handsome pictorial
plate for Mons. Henri
Greslé, who died in 1893.
Ex libris de ma tante Pauline
Etevenon, Paris.
Armand Bourgeois 1883.
Pictorial.
Jules Bourgeois, 1883.
Pictorial.
C. Bard. (Ch. Bayard, an
architect of Lyons.)
H. C. C. (H. Cordier.) 1880.
A. D. M. 1881. (A. de Manet
of Brussels.)
Comte de Lavaur de Sainte-Fortunade,
1874. Armorial.
Thoreux (de la Rochelle),
1872.
Lhoste de Chaalons (intended
for Monsr. Lhote de
Chalons). Armorial.
Ex Libris Henrici Jadart,
Reims, 1884. Motto, “Utinam
prosim.”
Mons. Henri Jadart, secrétaire
géneral de l’Académie de
Reims, is the author of
several works relating to the
history and antiquities of
Reims.
“Les Bibliophiles Rémois,”
published by him in 1894,
is a work of considerable
research and of much utility
to the collectors of French
book-plates. (See Bibliography.)
Veran, J. M. 19th cent.
F. Vernon del. Emile Sulpis
sculp.
L. B. (Portrait of Madame
Baillieu in her library.)
Dated 1894.
Veyrier fecit.
Forbyn Ste. Croix 1751.
Armorial.
J. B. Gastaldy D. Med. 1752.
Armorial.
Ex Libris Antonii Ludovici
Tellus 1760. Armorial.
He also engraved the Ex
Libris Joseph-François de
Faucher. (See “Archives
de la Société Française,”
vol. ii., November, 1895.)
J. Vidal, à Bordeaux. 19th
cent.
Vidal, Honoré.
Gravé par Honoré Vidal on
the plate of John Brook
Wood, 1835.
Vigneron.
Coloured ex-libris for M. Piat.
Nameless plate of Mons.
Cousin. Motto, “C’est ma
toquade.” This is signed
Stern graveur.
Vignerot, Rougeron.
Modern.
Ex Libris de A. Hustin.
Motto, “Scientia et labore.”
Monogram.
Villiez fecit 1770.
On a nameless plate having
the initial V on it.
Vionnet. Modern.
Henri-Marie Hippolyte de
Faucher. Armorial.
Viotte, Graveur de la monnaie
royale. 18th cent.
Viotte. Regis monet.
Mr. D’Hyenville. Armorial.
Louise du Vivier f. 1737.
On a nameless armorial plate
with supporters, and coronet
of marquis.
Voysard. 18th cent.
Wachsmut Sculp.
On the ex-libris of J. L.
Blessig, prof. A library interior,
similar to that of F.
R. Saltzmann of Strasbourg.
(See “Ex Libris Alsaciens,”
page 35.)
Waffet. 18th cent.
D. Wallaert fecit. 18th cent.
Ex Libris J. Gosselin.
Pictorial.
Weis (Alsatian, of Finckwiller).
Probably engraved the
ex-libris of Antonii Jeanjean
of Strasbourg, who
died 1791. (See “Archives
de la Société Française,”
vol. ii., page 70.)
Weiss, J. M. (of Strasbourg).
Johannes Boeclerus.
Armorial. (A Doctor of
Medicine, Strasbourg.)
Ex Museo Schoepfliniano.
(See “Ex Libris Alsaciens,”
pages 15, 40. See also J.
Striedbeck.)
Ch. Wéry fecit 1887.
Ex Libris V. Duchâtaux,
advocati Remensis.
Mons. Victor Duchâtaux,
avocat, membre du Conseil
Municipal de Reims, président
de l’Académie. The
arms on the plate are those
of Reims. (See “Les Bibliophiles
Rémois,” page 98).
Wicker sc. (See Saint Hilaire.)
J. B. Nack, 1759. (Of Frankfort.)
Wille filius del. 1766.
On a nameless plate (engraved
by Halm) supposed
to be for J. V. Meyer, of
Bordeaux. Reproduced in
the “Ex Libris Journal,”
vol. iv., page 178.
The same signatures and date
on a nameless plate supposed
to be for E. Cordes.
Pierre-Alexandre Wille,
son of the famous engraver,
Georges Wille, spent most
of his life in Paris; and,
although of German origin,
was enrolled in the Garde
Nationale in 1789. He was
still alive and in Paris in
1821. Halm was probably
a pupil of Wille senior.
Winkler. 18th cent.
P. Yver 1743.
Le Marquis de Gournay.
Zapouraph sculp.
Duval. Floral label, dated
1772.
Zix, Benjamin.
An Alsatian artist who
etched two ex-libris for himself:
one for his library, the
other for his collection of
engravings. These are
described in “Ex Libris
Alsaciens,” page 33.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.
BEING A LIST OF THE PRINCIPAL WORKS REFERRING TO FRENCH EX-LIBRIS, CHRONOLOGICALLY ARRANGED.
OTICE sur quelques Graveurs Nancéiens du XVIII. siècle. Par M. Beaupré. Nancy, Lucien Wiener, 8vo, 1862.
This work contains descriptions of a number of book-plates engraved by Dominique Collin.
L’Amateur d’ Autographes, Avril, 1872.
This contained an article by M. Maurice Tourneux on the collection of book-plates in the possession of M. Aglaüs Bouvenne, a well-known artist and designer, and collector of book-plates.
Armorial du Bibliophile, avec Illustrations dans le texte. Par Joannis Guigard. 2 vols., royal 8vo. Paris, Bachelin-Deflorenne, 1870-1873.
Contains many illustrations of super-libros, which are frequently useful in assisting to discover the owners of nameless French armorial book-plates. (See also “Nouvel Armorial du Bibliophile,” 1890.)
Bibliophile Français. Gazette illustrée des amateurs de livres d’éstampes, et de hautes curiosités. Paris, 7 vols., royal 8vo, 1868-73.
This work incorporates the “Armorial du Bibliophile” of Joannis Guigard.
Les Ex-Libris Français, depuis leur origine jusqu’à nos jours. Par A. Poulet-Malassis. Paris, P. Roquette, royal 8vo, 1874 (illustrated).
Des Marques et devises mises à leurs livres par un grand nombre d’amateurs. De Rieffenberg. Paris, 1874.
Bulletin du Bouquiniste. Paris. No. 416. April 15th, 1875: Letter from the Comte de Longpérier-Grimoard on a Super-Libris of Crozat. Dec. 1 and 15, 1876: A letter from the Comte de Longpérier-Grimoard, “Une Marque inconnue.”
Etude sur les Ex-Libris. Par le Comte de Longpérier-Grimoard. Senlis, E. Payen, 8vo, 8 pp., 1875.
A paper read before the Comité Archéologique de Senlis, December 11th, 1874.
Les Ex-Libris Français, depuis leur origine jusqu’à nos jours. Par A. Poulet-Malassis. Nouvelle édition, revue, très augmentée, et ornée de vingt-quatres planches. Paris, P. Rouquette, royal 8vo, 1875.
Dictionnaire des devises des hommes de lettres, imprimeurs, libraires, bibliophiles, etc. Par Van de Haeghen. 1876-1879.
A Guide to the Study of Book-plates (Ex-Libris). By the Hon. J. Leicester Warren, M.A., London. John Pearson, 1880.
Although not dealing especially with French ex-libris, this guide by the late Lord de Tabley is an almost indispensable book of reference to every collector of book-plates.
Nouvelles Etudes sur l’Université de Pont-à-Mousson. Par M. Favier (illustrated). Nancy, 1880.
Petite Revue d’Ex-Libris Alsaciens. Par Auguste Stoeber. Avec un fac simile d’un ancien Ex-Libris (C. Wolfhardt). Mulhouse, Veuve Bader, 12mo, 1881.
The author of this charming little pamphlet died a few years ago.
Les Ex-Libris dans les trois Evêchés, Toul, Metz, Verdun, 1552-1790. Par Arthur Benoit. Paris, 8vo, 1883.
Les Ex-Libris de Schoepflin. Notice par Arthur Benoit. Paris, Rouveyre et Blond, 8vo, 1883.
Reprinted, with illustrations, from “Le Bulletin de la Société pour la conservation des Monuments historiques d’Alsace.” Second series.
Les Bibliophiles, les Collectionneurs, et les Bibliothèques des monastères des trois évêchés, 1552-1790. Par Arthur Benoit (illustrated). Paris, royal 8vo, 1884.
The three bishoprics referred to are Metz, Toul, and Verdun.
Les Femmes Bibliophiles de la France. Avec 43 Planches d’Armoiries. Par Ernest Quentin-Bauchart. Paris, 8vo, 1886.
Nouvel Armorial du Bibliophile, Guide de l’Amateur des Livres Armoriés. Conténant la Reproduction de 2500 Armoiries et riches Reliures armoiriées. Par Joannis Guigard. 2 vols. 8vo. Paris, Emile Rondeau, 1890.
Le Livre Moderne, Revue du Monde Littéraire. Paris, Maison Quantin, 1891.
No. 19 (July, 1891) contained an article by M. Octave Uzanne, entitled “Remarques sur quelques Ex-Libris contemporains,” with facsimiles of 36 interesting examples.
No. 24 (December, 1891) contained an article in continuation of the above, entitled “Quelques Nouveaux Ex-Libris,” also by M. Octave Uzanne, with many illustrations.
The Book-plate Collector’s Miscellany. Edited by Mr. W. H. K. Wright, Borough Librarian, Plymouth. Quarto, illustrated, 1890-91. Plymouth, W. H. Luke.
Les Ex-Libris, et les Marques de Possession du Livre. Par Henri Bouchot, du Cabinet des Estampes. Paris, Edouard Rouveyre. With numerous illustrations, pp. 104, 8vo, 1891.
750 only printed.
The Bookworm. May, 1892. A Hunt for Book-Plates in Paris. By Walter Hamilton. London, Elliot Stock.
This publication contained several other articles on book-plates.
La Curiosité Universelle.
A small weekly newspaper published at 1, Rue Rameau-Paris. This contained several articles and letters on the topic of French ex-libris, and advocated the formation of an Ex-Libris Society in Paris.
No. 228. June 1st, 1891. A propos d’Ex-Libris.
No. 262. January 25th, 1892. Illustrated article.
No. 268. March 7th, 1892. Article on ex-libris.
No. 269. March 14th, 1892. Illustrated article.
Les Ex-Libris Oratoriens. Par le Père Ingold. Paris, Librairie Charles Poussielgue, Rue Cassette, 15, 1892. Crown 8vo, pp. 16. With 13 illustrations of ecclesiastical book-plates.
Le Serpent Emblème des Chirurgiens, et des Médecins. Par Arthur Benoit. 6 pp. No date.
An extract from “La Revue Nouvelle d’Alsace-Lorraine,” which treats of serpents shown on book-plates.
The Journal of the Ex-Libris Society. A. and C. Black, Soho Square, London. Quarto, illustrated, 1891-96. (In progress.)
A monthly journal containing numerous articles on French book-plates.
French Book-Plates. A Handbook for Ex-Libris Collectors. By Walter Hamilton, Hon. Treas. of the Ex-Libris Society. With numerous fac-similes. London: George Bell and Sons, York Street, Covent Garden, 1892.
Catalogue des Incunables de la Bibliothèque Publique de Besançon. Par Auguste Castan, Conservateur de la Bibliothèque de Besançon. Publication Posthume faite sous les auspices de la Société d’Emulation du Doubs. Besançon, J. Dodivers, Grande Rue, 1893.
Mons. Castan was born in 1833; he died in June, 1892.
La Bibliothèque de Fontainebleau et les Livres des Derniers Valois à la Bibliothèque Nationale. (1515-1589.) Par Ernest Quentin-Bauchart. Paris, Em. Paul et Guillemin.
Les Relieurs Français (1500-1800). Biographie critique et anecdotique. Précedée de l’Histoire de la Communauté des Relieurs et Doreurs de Livres de la Ville de Paris et d’une étude sur les styles de reliure. Par Ernest Thoinan. Paris, Em. Paul et Guillemin.
This useful work on the subject of bookbinding gives biographical details of more than 1,700 French binders, with their signatures and notices of their principal works. The armorial stamps on French bindings are frequently of great assistance in identifying nameless plates.
Archives de la Société Française des Collectionneurs d’Ex-Libris. Paris, Emile Paul et Guillemin, Rue des Bons-Enfants. (In progress.)
The organ of the French Society of Collectors of Book-plates. The first part was published in December, 1893, and it has appeared monthly ever since. Many illustrations of great beauty and interest have been issued with the Archives, but specially printed on plate paper.
Ex-Libris Ana, et Ex-Libris Imaginaires et supposés de Personnages célébres, anciens et modernes. Paris, L. Joly, Editeur, 19, Quai Saint-Michel, 1893-1894.
This little publication contained some valuable historical articles and reproductions of old plates. The Ex-Libris Imaginaires were grimly humorous and satirical, especially those of Rabelais, La Fontaine, Rollin, Marat, Danton, E. A. Poe, Dumas fils, Charcot, and Ernest Renan.
Les Bibliophiles Rémois leurs ex-libris et fers de reliure suivis de ceux de la Bibliothèque de Reims. Ouvrage illustré de 70 gravures. Par Henri Jadart Conservateur adjoint de la Bibliothèque de Reims Secretaire général de l’Académie. Reims F. Michaud, Rue du Cadran-Saint-Pierre. 1894.
This work is extracted from the proceedings of the Académie de Reims, and only 150 copies were printed.
It contains biographical notices of the principal book collectors of Reims, and its vicinity, with their armorial bearings, descriptions of their book-plates, and the stamps on their bindings. It also gives an alphabetical collection of mottoes with the families to whom they belong, and a bibliography of the Catalogues Rémois.
The information contained in this delightful volume is of the greatest value to collectors of French Book-plates, and the facsimiles are executed in the most artistic manner.
Dated Book-Plates (Ex-Libris), with a Treatise on their Origin and Development. By Walter Hamilton. London, A. and C. Black, Soho Square, 1895. Illustrated.
This volume contains a list of all the known French dated plates from 1574 to 1895, with descriptions of their styles, their mottoes, artists, and engravers, and biographical notes about their owners.
Ladies’ Book-plates. By Norna Labouchere. With numerous illustrations. London, George Bell and Sons, 1895.
In the “Ex-Libris” series. This work contains a chapter on Foreign Ladies’ Book-plates, in which many interesting French ex-libris are described.
Les Ex-Libris Limousins. Par A. Fray-Fournier. Published by M. Ducortieux, Limoges, 1895.
L’Ex-Libris de F. de Larochefoucauld, Abbé de Tournus. La première Marque Française armoriée. Par F. S. Paris, L. Joly, Editeur, 19, Quai Saint-Michel, 1896.
350 only printed.
Les Ex-Libris Anciens aux Armes de Jeanne d’Arc. Par A. Benoit.
Miss Labouchere cites this little pamphlet on p. 214 of “Ladies’ Book-plates,” but omits to mention when and where it was published. She gives a few details of plates belonging to descendants of the family of Jeanne d’Arc, but these do not appear to be of any special interest.
INDEX.
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W.