American Book-Plates: A Guide to Their Study with Examples

This work serves as a comprehensive guide to the study of American book plates, also known as ex-libris. It explores the history, design, and significance of these decorative labels used to indicate book ownership. The text includes various categories of book plates, such as armorial, pictorial, and those of colleges and libraries, alongside examples and illustrations. It discusses notable American engravers and provides lists of early American book plates, including signed and dated examples. The author acknowledges contributions from collectors and scholars, emphasizing the growing interest in this unique aspect of bibliophilia.