November 23, 2008
Ever since there were books, people had to take a break. And as collectibles, many antique bookmarks have outlasted books themselves. From ivory to silver to Victorian silk and 20th century paper, collectors prize bookmarks for their design, workmanship, imagery, and of course, utility.
Special collections is where we keep non-circulating rare materials which have to be used in the reading room… [more]
Bookplate mania in America and England peaked from 1890 to about 1920. That's when the really great collectio… [more]
Actually, it's real - check out this excellent exhibition of vintage bookmarks, including high resolution images a… [more]
Howie Schecter's incredible collection of over 1000 silver bookmarks dating back to 1865. Also includes some bookma… [more]
Malcolm Roebuck's tribute to the ornate silk picture bookmarks and postcards ('Stevengraphs') produced by Thomas St… [more]
Want to do one quick search and pull up the mother lode of vintage books? Try Google Book Search, a database filled… [more]
If you’re interested in collectible childrens books, check out this special digital collection from the Universit… [more]
This archive of 76 influential American cookbooks from the late 1700s to early 1900s, assembled by the Michigan St… [more]
Greg Kindall's collection of over 2100 colorful and historic book labels, pasted into books by publishers, printers… [more]
This Flickr photo pool features over 2,000 photos and scans of vintage cookbooks and old recipes from the 1940s to … [more]
This visually interesting and highly specialized collection from the Hawaii Karate Museum focuses on rare and histo… [more]
This Smithsonian microsite showcases Czech avant-garde book cover designs from the 1920s and 30s, complete with hig… [more]
Bruce Black's gallery of paperback book covers from the 1940s and 50s. With help from numerous contributors, he's a… [more]
This great gallery of over 100 covers of Jack Kerouac's classic 1957 novel 'On The Road' is worth a look for its co… [more]
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Celluloid Bookmark, Coca-cola, Owl & Book, 1906$326.00 Ends Monday 6 bids
Authentic Chrome Hearts Bookmark .925 W/suede Pouch $299.99 Ends in 9 hours 1 bid
Very Rare Sterling Silver R E Stone Bookmark Book Mark$122.97 Ends Thursday 11 bids
Antique Novelty Silver Agate Trowel Shape Bookmark 1904$75.55 Ends Monday 6 bids
Silver Fan Tail Bookmark Repouss?? Handle 1887 Hallmark$75.38 Ends Monday 10 bids
Stevengraph Silk Coaching Bookmark - A Merry Christmas$50.00 Ends in 7 mins 4 bids
Art Nouveau Silver Enamel Bookmark-james Fenton 1907$45.93 Ends in 8 hours 6 bids
Vintage Celluloid Santa Claus Bookmark $42.12 Ends in 10 hours 4 bids
Sterling Silver Gilt Crown Bookmark$28.59 Ends in 2 hours 3 bids
Japanese Art Nouveau Bug Bronze Page Turner Bookmark$28.15 Ends in 8 hours 12 bids
Antq *bookmark *book Marker *victorian Heart *sterling$26.88 Ends Monday 2 bids
Lovely Mop Silver Shovel Bookmark Hm$26.67 Ends in 5 hours 8 bids
Brand New Sealed Zelco Bookmark Dictionary Ii$25.00 Ends Friday 2 bids
Vintage Deluxe Saint Joseph Daily Missal W/bookmark$24.99 Ends in 5 hours 1 bid
Jehovah Watchtower Lot The Harp Of God Books & Bookmark$24.99 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid
Lotr Lavendar Boxed Elven Deluxe Journal + Bookmark$24.50 Ends Monday 1 bid
Ca 1910 H. Britzius Jeweler Faulkton Sd Heart Bookmark$24.50 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Silk Woven Bookmark ( J.best, Paterson, Nj) Washington$22.21 Ends in 8 mins 1 bid
Authentic Tiffany & Co. Silver Circular Bookmark Boxed$22.21 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Twilight Entertainment Weekly+keyring+bookmark$20.50 Ends in 7 hours 4 bids
Mikimoto Letter Opener Pearl Box Gift Bookmark$20.50 Ends in 10 hours 2 bids
Golden Oakleaves To Knights' Cross - Bookmark$20.00 Ends in 5 hours 1 bid
Wallace Sterling Grande Baroque Bookmark - Beautiful$19.99 Ends Monday 2 bids
Mint Boy Scout Bookbinding Merit Badge Bookmark Bsa "f"$19.17 Ends in 13 hours 4 bids
Twilight Movie Edward Bella James Bookmark Set Of 4 New$19.16 Ends Monday 12 bids
Bookmark W/ Music Notes Needlepoint Canvas & Ultrasuede$18.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Concorde Sterling Silver Bookmark By Carrs - Sheffield$17.76 Ends in 7 hours 2 bids
James Avery Sterling Silver Noah's Ark Bookmark$17.00 Ends Wednesday 3 bids
Unique Etched Brass Celtic Bookmark Books Irish Made .$15.95 Ends in 6 hours 1 bid
Swedish Silver Shell Vintage Art Nouveau Bookmark$15.56 Ends Sunday 7 bids
Twilight Edward And Bella - Beaded Bookmark$15.50 Ends in 16 hours 3 bids
Vintage San Ildefonso Pueblo Sterling 925 Bookmark$15.07 Ends in 13 hours 2 bids
Twilight 3pc Bookmark Set Edward/bella Official License$14.99 Ends in 16 hours 1 bid
925 Sterling Silver Victorian Handcrafted Owl Bookmark$13.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Scrimshaw Ruler/ Bookmark Etui Sewing Basket Hand Tool$13.95 Ends in 13 hours 4 bids
Scrimshaw Ruler/ Bookmark Etui Sewing Basket Hand Tool$13.01 Ends in 13 hours 4 bids
Scrimshaw Ruler/ Bookmark Etui Sewing Basket Hand Tool$12.45 Ends in 13 hours 3 bids
Official Twilight Borders Bookmark Edward Cullen *rare*$11.01 Ends Tuesday 6 bids
Westie Rescue Pawprint Bookmark #3 Free Ship Usa $10.54 Ends Monday 4 bids
Antique Nra Silk Ribbon Bookmark Braeburn $10.50 Ends Monday 2 bids
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver (925) Golfball Bookmark$10.49 Ends in 3 hours 2 bids
Bookmark Chicago World's Fair Columbian Exposition 1893$10.49 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
Hp Porcelain Bookmark Forget-me-nots Raised Gilt Paste$10.49 Ends Thursday 2 bids
James Avery Sterling Silver Dove Bookmark Book Mark 925$10.45 Ends in 14 hours 2 bids
[twilight] Edward Cullen Bookmark - Look After My Heart$10.00 Ends Monday 1 bid
Twilight Bookmark & Keychains 3pc Official Licensed Set$9.99 Ends in 16 hours 1 bid
Vintage Sterling Silver Bookmark No Mono$9.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Hellboy Konami Comic 2008 Nyc Comiccon +poster+bookmark$9.99 Ends in 13 hours 1 bid
Stephen King Dark Tower Retailer Promo Bookmark Lot/65$9.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
1900s Celluloid Diecut Bookmark Briggs Pianos Boston Ma$9.95 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Bookmark (11-19d)$9.95 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Vintage Ivory Artic Seal Page Holder Bookmark Handmade $9.95 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Twilight Bella Bookmark Swarovski Heart Silver Plt Wolf$9.35 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
Gilded Pink Lampwork Beaded Book Thong Bookmark$9.00 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid
Bombay Jeweled Cross & Frame Bookmark New In Box$9.00 Ends Monday 2 bids
Twilight Bookmark Edward Sealed Official Mint Free Ship$8.51 Ends Monday 9 bids
Hallmark Polar Express Round Trip Train Ticket Bookmark$8.50 Ends Wednesday 2 bids
