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What, why, who, how ...

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Now and then customers and visitors of this website, in particular starting collectors, are asking questions on some aspects of collecting bookplates.
In this chapter you will find the answers.
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About collecting bookplates

• I would start collecting bookplates. How should I proceed?
• How can I display some of my bookplates?

Indications on bookplates

• Is it important that a bookplate is signed by the artist?
• What does mean an indication such as 37/100?
• What is the meaning of C3, C5, X2 and so on in the description of a bookplate?
• What does mean E.A., A.P. or P.A.?
• Why are there sometimes two names engraved under the image?
  What its the meaning of 'sc.', 'inv.', 'f.' next to those names ?
• What is the meaning of '1 st.'  on a print ?
• Why is there a logo embossed in the paper ?

About the design of bookplates

• Which data are required on a bookplate?
• What kind of illustration should I take for my bookplate?
• Will the artist design my bookplate especially for me?
• What is a 'universal' bookplate?

About techniques

• What is a mezzotint?

 

 

 

 

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