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SCARCE LYND WARD BOOKPLATES, UNUSED, ANTIOCH BOOKPLATE CO., SET OF 5
SCARCE LYND WARD BOOKPLATES, UNUSED, ANTIOCH BOOKPLATE CO., SET OF 5
SCARCE LYND WARD BOOKPLATES, UNUSED, ANTIOCH BOOKPLATE CO., SET OF 5
SCARCE LYND WARD BOOKPLATES, UNUSED, ANTIOCH BOOKPLATE CO., SET OF 5

SCARCE LYND WARD BOOKPLATES, UNUSED, ANTIOCH BOOKPLATE CO., SET OF 5

$ 5.28

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Brand: Antioch Bookplate Company
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: Although these are listed as "used", they are actually unused, mint bookplates, with the original glue still affixed to the back and obviously never wetted down. No foxing, stains, creases, tears, rips, holes, etc. found on plates. Paper does not appear to have started tanning from acids/glue, still very flexible. Slightly curved, as they were found grouped with many other assorted unused plates in a box from Antioch Bookplate Co. Plates did not stick to each other when removed from box, are slightly curved due to storage. Color believed to be original colors with no fading, as these were never exposed to light. Scarce design by LYND WARD, not found online. See photos for details. NOTE: BOX SHOWN WITH THESE IS NOT INCLUDED.
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Personalized: No
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Special Attributes: Illustrated
  • Signed: No

    Description

    FEATURED:
    A set of five vintage scarce LYND WARD BOOKPLATES, all unused and with an unusual design by WARD that we have not seen before.
    These plates, all identical, feature a charming cottage, with thatched roof , under two huge trees, with house lights on, And this scene sits atop an opened book, with the iconic WARD Milky Way stars sprinkled above it all and his pale blue background, with detailed dark blue trees, house and book, and a bottom section for the book owner to write his/her name in,  these mint and very charming plates would be so beautiful framed, or placed into your most beloved books, should you choose to do so...
    LYND WARD, winner of the Caldecott, Newbery, and Library of Congress  Medals, illustrated over 100 children's books as well as his own and other adult novels,  continues to be very collectible today, is a highly regarded artist, known for his "deco"style  and  his own distinctly stylized art.  Hard to find these bookplates, which were beautifully printed by the Antioch Bookplate Company years ago, and recently found in a box  of mixed Antioch Bookplate Co. plates, at an estate sale in Ohio.  In great vintage condition, with beautiful soft colors, also unusual for WARD, who had much of his work done in black/white.
    Measures:  2 7/8 inches X 3 7/8 inches.  Set of five plates, original glue still affixed to back. Verified to be LYND WARD plates, as we located the original box they came in, which is NOT included in this sale, is shown only for authentication purposes.
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