French Bookplates
Bookplate etchings of the Farnese Hercules and Michelangelo's David, set of two
Located in Vista, CA
Etchings, ca. 19th Century. Book plates.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Prints
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
H 15.75 in W 11.5 in D 2 in
Barbizon School of Painters: Corot by David Thomson, Bookplate Thos. Barratt
Located in valatie, NY
was a French landscape painter and printmaker and leading painter of the Barbizon School of France in
Category
Antique 19th Century English Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.75 in
Cyprien Berard - Lord Ruthwen, ou Les Vampires - 1820 - FIRST FRENCH EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
: Paris: Chez Ladvocat, Libraire, 1820.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST FRENCH EDITION. 2 vols., 6-3/4" x 4-1/4", with
Category
Antique 1820s French Books
Materials
Leather
H 6.75 in W 4.25 in D 0.75 in
VARENNES. Les Hommes. 1712 - 1st ED - WITH THE GILT ARMS OF LOUIS XIV's DAUGHTER
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
contemporary full red French morocco over cords, gilt decorated spine, covers ruled in gilt, gilt corner pieces
Category
Antique 1710s French Books
Materials
Leather
H 6.63 in W 4 in D 1.5 in
Oeuvres Completes De Colette. Complete Works of Colette - FIRST COLLECTED EDITON
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
previous ownership markings, inscriptions, or bookplate, A FINE SET seldom seen in a fine binding
Category
Vintage 1940s French Books
Materials
Leather
H 9.25 in W 6.75 in D 2 in
The Works of Francis Rabelais in 4 Leatherbound Volumes Published In London 1784
Located in San Francisco, CA
The works of Francis Rabelais, translated from the French in 4 full original calf bindings with
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 7.25 in W 4.5 in D 1 in
Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley - 1925 - IN A FINE FULL BINDING!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
purple French Levant morocco, ribbed gilt decorated spine, covers ruled and paneled in gilt, gilt
Category
Vintage 1920s British Books
Materials
Leather
H 7.25 in W 5.13 in D 0.75 in
Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, E. Fitzgerald translation, Club Bindery
Located in Middletown, NY
. Pictorial bookplate of John A. Spoor 1921 on inside front cover by Emery Walker. Elegantly printed with text
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
1884 The Works of Thomas Carlyle
By Thomas Carlyle
Located in Bath, GB
binding by Sotheran.
With the bookplate of 'Herbert G. Squiers'. Squiers was an American diplomat and
Category
Antique 1880s American Books
Materials
Paper
L'Oeuvre de Restif de La Bretonne. 9 vols. - illustrated - IN A FINE BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
, inscriptions, or bookplates, A FINE SET.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Nicolas Restif de la Bretonne, (23 October
Category
Vintage 1930s American Books
Materials
Leather
H 8 in W 6.5 in D 1 in
First Edition Guthrie's Geographical Grammmar in Miniature, 1807
Located in Langweer, NL
. calf. Gilt spine. sm. 8vo. Upper hinge showing but strong; old bookplate "Ex Bibliotheca Majoris
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Cervantes, Miguel de — Don Quixote — 4 volume set
Located in Middletown, NY
occasional spotting and toning, but overall quite fresh.
Bookplate of J. Arch & Mary B. MEARS on front
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Ayres, Philip, Emblems of Love, 1750, in a Fine Full Leather Binding
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
, & French, bound in fine full mottled calf, floral gilt decorated spine, gilt lettered maroon spine labels
Category
Antique 1750s British Books
Materials
Leather
Hand-coloured set of Buffon’s Histoire naturelle in its most luxurious form
By Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
copy of the 1766-1799 Netherlands edition (in French) of Buffon's justly famous Histoire naturelle, the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Books
Materials
Paint, Paper
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H 9.85 in W 1.19 in D 7.09 in
Mary Robinson, Hubert De Sevrac a Romance of the Eighteenth Century, 1st Ed 1796
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
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Condition: Internally clean and bright, armorial bookplate of Sir John Eden to front pastedowns, extremely
Category
Antique 1790s British Books
Materials
Leather
H 6.82 in W 4.44 in D 1 in
Giovanni Antonio Canal 'Canaletto' Etching of Prato Della, Venice, 1697-1768
By Giovanni Antonio Canal (Canaletto)
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
a folio with the bookplate that reads:
French:
"Les Eaux-Fortes D/ Antonio Canal
Reproduites a
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Prints
Materials
Paper
H 15 in W 22 in D 0.01 in
Pair of American Rococo Revival Patinated Bronze Candelabras, Ca. 1825
Located in New York, NY
“American Rococo” seems a contradiction in terms. The very word rococo is as French as Camembert. It
Category
Antique 1820s American Rococo Revival Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Antique Architectural Press Cathedral Cityscape Etching After Frank Brangwyn
By Frank Brangwyn
Located in Dayton, OH
these men and the critics were at a loss as to how to pigeonhole him. The continental critics in France
Category
Vintage 1920s Prints
Materials
Paper
H 20.25 in W 0.5 in D 21.25 in
Misia Sert's Bookplate by Pierre Bonnard
By Pierre Bonnard
Located in New York, NY
commissioned Pierre Bonnard, who had painted her often, to create this bookplate. It depicts a potted
Category
Vintage 1910s French Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
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Hercules Farnese Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
This sculpture is a fragmented copy of the Farnese Hercules that dates back to the early third century AD and is housed in the National Archeological Museum of Napoli. The handmade p...
Category
2010s Italian Busts
Materials
Plaster
18th Century Painted Boiserie Panel
Located in Washington, DC
A 18th century painted boiserie panel.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
1915 ‘Carter the Great’ Banner by Otis Lithograph, Cleveland
By Otis Lithograph Co.
Located in Surrey, BC
A large and early Folk Art paper banner (on linen backing) promoting famous American magician, Charles Joseph Carter (1874-1936), known as 'Carter the Great'. Untouched and unmounted...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Herma of the Farnese Hercules 1:1 in White Carrara Marble, 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
HERMA OF THE FARNESE HERCULES 1:1 IN WHITE CARRARA MARBLE
20th century
Life size 1:1 of the huge head of the Farnese Hercules of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples - Ital...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 25.99 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in
Louis Lozowick Original Lithograph, 1929, "Edison Plant"
By Louis Lozowick
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Original lithograph in excellent condition by Louis Lozowick (1892-1973).
Pencil signed lower right. Edition size lower left.
No. 24 in the Raisonne by Janet Flint. Edition of 20.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Statue of Hercules, Greek Mythology, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Statue of Hercules, Greek Mythology, 20th Century.
Sculpture representing Hercules, Greek hero, Greek Mythology, in composite material, 20th century.
h: 57cm , w: 29cm, d: 15cm
Category
20th Century French Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Memoirs Of Giocomo Casanova. 12 vols. - 1922 - LTD EDITION - IN A FINE BINDING!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CASANOVA (Arthur Machen - translator).
TITLE: The Memoirs Of Giocomo Casanova Di Seingalt.
PUBLISHER: London: Privately Printed for The Casanova Society, 1922.
DESCRIPTIO...
Category
Vintage 1920s British Books
Materials
Leather
H 10.82 in W 8 in D 1 in
Christie's Monaco Succession de M. Henri Samuel December 15, 1996
By M. Henri Samuel
Located in Spencertown, NY
This rare and sought-after Christies' auction catalogue features 201 pages and 350 lots, highlighting the superb Paris apartment of legendary designer Henri Samuel which was sold in ...
Category
1990s French Other Books
Materials
Paper
Torso of Hercules in white Carrara marble, Reproduction of Vatican museum
Located in Rome, IT
Refined torso statue of Ercole Massimo di Marco (Heracles for the Greeks) demigod hero endowed with exceptional strength. His labors became the symbol of the sacrifices that the exer...
Category
20th Century Unknown Busts
Materials
Marble
H 22.84 in W 8.67 in D 6.3 in
Extensive Collection of 19th Century Leather Bound Books Priced Per Book English
Located in Buchanan, MI
Extensive collection of 19th century leather bound books, priced per book, various colors, sizes, most with embossed gilt decoration. This is just a partial offering of what we have,...
Category
Antique 19th Century Georgian Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
H 8 in W 1.75 in D 6 in
Die Fouquet, 1860-1960: Schmuck-Kunstler in Paris, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Die Fouquet, 1860-1960: Schmuck-Kunstler in Paris by Sigrid Barten. (The Fouquet 1860-1960: jewelry artists in Paris." Published by Benteli, 1984. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. ...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Books
Materials
Paper
Karl MARX. Capital A Critique Of Political Economy. 1906, 1933, 1909 - 3 vols.
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MARX, Karl.
TITLE: Capital A Critique Of Political Economy.
PUBLISHER: Chicago: Charles H. Kerr & Co., 1906, 1933, 1909.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTING OF VOLU...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Books
Materials
Leather
H 8.82 in W 6.38 in D 1.5 in
18th Century Rare European Vellum Book
Located in Chicago, IL
18th Century Rare European Vellum book found in Germany.
This book has aged beautifully with exquisite patina.
Vellum (derived from the Latin word vitulinum meaning "made fro...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
The Works Of Alexander Pope. 10 VOLUMES - NEW EDITION - 1871 - IN FULL TAN CALF
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: POPE, Alexander.
TITLE: The Works Of Alexander Pope. Includes Several Hundred Unpublished Letters, and Other New Materials.
PUBLISHER: London: John Murray, 1871.
DESCRIPT...
Category
Antique 1870s British Books
Materials
Leather
H 8.63 in W 6 in D 1 in
Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley, Later Printing, 1891
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus. London: George Routledge and Sons, 1891. 12mo. Rebound in 1/.4 black leather and green marbled boards, with raised bands, gilt...
Category
Antique 1890s English Gothic Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 1.25 in
Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley, Photoplay Grosset & Dunlap Edition, 1931
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, [1931]. 8vo. Rebound in red 1/.4 leather and black cloth boards, with raised bands, gilt stamps, a...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
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Impressive Collection of 12 Antique Framed and Hand Colored Bookplate Engravings
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare set of 14 French 19th century hand colored architectural bookplate engravings of various
Category
Antique 19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
H 4.5 in W 6.75 in D 1 in
Memoirs of History of France During Reign of Napoleon
By Napoleon le Grand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fascinating memoir by the Emperor, the history of France during his reign as dictated by Napoleon
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Books
Materials
Leather
Wharton, Edith, Fighting France. First Edition - 1915 - A Bright Copy
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: WHARTON, Edith.
TITLE: Fighting France From Dunkerque To Belfort.
PUBLSIHER: NY
Category
Vintage 1910s Books
Materials
Fabric
Dilke, French Painters of the 18th Century, in an Outstanding Cosway Binding
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Dilke, [Emilia Francis], Lady.
Title: French Painters of the 18th century.
Publisher
Category
Antique 1890s British Books
Materials
Leather
H 11.38 in W 7.88 in D 2 in
2 books Bound For The Duke De Orleans
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
BISHOP COPY. 1 vol., 6-7/8" x 4-1/8", engraved bookplate of Louis Philippe D'Orleans to front pastedown
Category
Antique 1710s French Books
Materials
Leather
The Great Edwardian Gardens of Harold Peto, Hardcover Book –2007
By Aurum LTD
Located in Philadelphia, PA
formidable reputation both in England and the south of France.
Publisher : Aurum Press; 1st Edition (May
Category
Early 2000s English International Style Books
Materials
Paper
Sir Dudly Digges, the Compleat Ambassador, First Edition, 1655
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
, her Resident in France. Together with the Answers of the Lord Burleigh.
PUBLISHER: London: by Tho
Category
Antique 1650s British Books
Materials
Leather
Beautiful Pair of Antique Silver Framed Green Matted Bookplate Etchings
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of lemon silver framed and hunter green matted French architectural hand-colored bookplate
Category
Antique 19th Century German Prints
Materials
Paper
Set of Six Reprints of 18th C. French Architectural Studies
Located in Bridgeport, CT
After J.F. Blondel, 'Maisons de Plaisances' bookplates. A. Bourdier, Versailles printer. 20th
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Early 20th Century French Regency Prints
Histories of Britain, France and China Bound in Royal Blue Leather Bindings
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely grouping of 6 volumes relating to the histories of England, France and China by various
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 8 in W 5.25 in D 1.25 in
Midcentury Framed Lithograph after Marc Chagall
By Marc Chagall
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful Mid-Century Modern lithograph bookplate after Marc Chagall. Mounted in a silvered wood
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Linen, Glass, Paper
Louis XV/ Louis XVI Transitional Style Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
trimmed in brass ormolu and has a bookplate veneer centered by a marquetry inlay of satinwood. The aprons
Category
Early 20th Century French Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Set of Seven Leather Books, Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay, 1846
Located in Lambertville, NJ
., by Wood, London. Bookplate of St. Paul's School and small blind stamp on title pages. A New edition
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Books
Materials
Leather, Parchment Paper
1822 Lady Jane Grey, and Her Times
Located in Bath, GB
after the 1833 painting by French Romantic Paul Delaroche, 'The Execution of Lady Jane Grey'.
In this
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Antique 1820s European Books
Materials
Paper
3 Volumes. J.J. Foster, French Art from Watteau to Prud'hon
Located in New York, NY
3 Volumes. J.J. Foster, French Art from Watteau to Prud'hon. First Edition. Bound by Zahnsdorf in
Category
20th Century English Books
Materials
Leather
Pair of Framed French Etched Bookplates
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sphinx Cercopitheque and Lampes
With classical illustrations after Berger, Maffai, L.A. Favel and others, on linen rag paper and in oak frames.
With classical illustrations after Berger, Maffai, L.A. Favel and others, on linen rag paper and in oak frames.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper, Oak
French Charles X Period Ashwood Pedestal Table, Early 1800s
Located in Austin, TX
and burl ashwood, the table has a nice, warm tone throughout. The circular top has gorgeous bookplate
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Center Tables
Materials
Ash, Satinwood
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French Bookplates For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of French bookplates is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique French bookplates was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, animal skin and fabric. French bookplates have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. French bookplates bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Giovanni Antonio Canal (Canaletto) and Pierre Bonnard each produced beautiful French bookplates that are worth considering.
How Much are French Bookplates?
Prices for French bookplates start at $65 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $1,263.
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