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Collection of Early Ex-Libris. Europe, 18th and 19th Centuries.

Opening price: $200

Commission: 23%

Sold: $320
03.18.2025 07:00pm

24 rare early European Ex-Libris from aristocratic families – featuring impressive engravings, noble crests, and royal motifs. Some originate from the personal libraries of notable figures, with artist signatures. Europe (Germany, France, Austria, England, and other countries), 18th–19th centuries.

A diverse and rare collection of bookplates belonging to: Regia Medica – a professor of royal medicine, Von der Heyden – a German noble family

“Honor Virtutis Praemium” – “Honor is the reward of virtue.” Cork and Orrery – likely a British aristocratic house associated with the Duchy of Cork, Ireland, And others.

The collection has not been thoroughly examined by us.

Various sizes: some as large as 17×11 cm, others 9×7 cm. Most are mounted on cardboard for display and preservation.

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190. Collection of Early Ex-Libris. Europe, 18th and 19th Centuries.