ArtXVIIIᵉ–XXᵉ siècle
Engraved Jewish bookplate (ex-libris)
Enrich the Great Bookתווי ספר (אקס-ליבריס) יהודי
Description
The bookplate, a label pasted in a book to mark ownership, was adopted by Jewish bibliophiles. Engraved with symbols — menorah, blessing hands, bookshelves — and a Hebrew motto, these small sheets document Jewish libraries and learned taste.
Features
- Material
- Papier (gravure)
- Provenance
- Europe
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