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Vintage Book Labels

JA September 22

Sevenroads.org have put together a wonderful collection of vintage book labels, which apparently were used by 'booksellers, binders, printers, publishers, importers, and distributors ... to advertise ... their part in bringing the book to market'. The ones from Japan, Israel, Russia, Chile, Spain and so on are particularly interesting, and there's also a page showing several pieces from the Australian industry. A goodly selection is below.

The Frigate, Los Angeles, courtesy of Donald Francis

The Frigate, Los Angeles, courtesy of Donald Francis

H&S Raynor Booksellers & Stationers, New York (ca. 1839), courtesy of Written By Hand

H&S Raynor Booksellers & Stationers, New York (ca. 1839), courtesy of Written By Hand

L. Gonnelli e Figli Florence, Italy (ca.1930s?

L. Gonnelli e Figli Florence, Italy (ca.1930s?

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Asakura Book Store, Japan (ca.1920s or 30s?), courtesy of R. Behra

Asakura Book Store, Japan (ca.1920s or 30s?), courtesy of R. Behra

Mullen's Library Robertson & Mullens Melbourne, courtesy of Donald Francis

Mullen's Library Robertson & Mullens Melbourne, courtesy of Donald Francis

Encuadernacion Barcelona Santiago, Chile (ca.1903)

Encuadernacion Barcelona Santiago, Chile (ca.1903)

Obunsha, Japan, courtesy of Donald Francis

Obunsha, Japan, courtesy of Donald Francis


 

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