Brattlecast #206 - More About Bookplates
In this episode, were responding to a question from a listener: What exactly is a bookplate? Basically, theyre little labels that indicate ownership, usually pasted onto a front endpaper. A holdover from a time when books were expensive luxury items, today bookplates are most commonly found in library books, although they can be a fun way to personalize a private collection as well. Well talk about instances when bookplates can add to the value of a book, and about collectors who focus on the bookplates themselves. Remember, no question is too bigor smallfor the #brattlecast; if theres something youre wondering about, reach out to us at [email protected].