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.