1894 Antique Ex Libris Bookplate By Arthur Gaskin Arts & Crafts Artist
Item History & Price
The print is an original antique bookplate by Arthur Gaskin printed circa 1894.The print is signed in the plate (printed in the lower right corner) with the artist's initials : "AG." The lower portion reads : "Ex Libris G. M. Williamson."The back of the sheet has a pencil inscription which reads : "Designed by Arthur J. Gaskin Birmingham Engl. 1894." The sheet measures 3 7/8 X 2 15/16 inches and is in good condition aside from light age toning and small bends in the... tips of three corners.Arthur Joseph Gaskin RBSA (16 March 1862 – 4 June 1928) was an English illustrator, painter, teacher and designer of jewellery and enamelwork. Gaskin and his wife Georgie Gaskin were members of the Birmingham Group of Artist-Craftsmen, which sought to apply the principles of the Arts and Crafts movement across the decorative arts. Like many of the group, Gaskin studied at the Birmingham School of Art under Edward R. Taylor and later taught there. [From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.]A bookplate, also known as ex-libris, is usually a small printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership.Please see all of the photos included with the description for condition and feel free to ask any questions. The cropped scan is greatly enlarged to show detail.Shipping Costs: Buyer to pay $3.25 postage and handling in US. International at cost - shipping calculated by location. I accept Pay Pal as payment.Thanks for looking!
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