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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.
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Interviews & Articles
An Interview With Silver Bookmark Collector Howie Schecter
I’m a packrat, so in 1995, I was itching to collect something. I went around to local flea markets here because they’ve got the Ro… [more]
To Catch A Thief: A Rare Book Expert on His Literary Obsessions
I don’t remember a time when I didn’t read books. In grade school, I devoured library books. I also loved comic books, and was whe… [more]
An Interview on First Editions with Vintage Book Appraiser Matthew Haley
Strictly speaking, a book’s edition refers to the setting of the text. So the first time you set the text and print a book with it… [more]
An Interview With American Cookbook Expert and Rare Book Curator Peter Berg
Special collections is where we keep non-circulating rare materials which have to be used in the reading room. Our holdings range … [more]
Rita Smith on the Story of Children’s Books
I started working as the curator of the Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature in 1994, but I’d worked with the mater… [more]
Best of the Web (“Hall of Fame”)
Mirage Bookmark
Actually, it's real - check out this excellent exhibition of vintage bookmarks, including high resolution images a… [read review or visit site]
Silver Bookmarks
Howie Schecter's incredible collection of over 1000 silver bookmarks dating back to 1865. Also includes some bookma… [read review or visit site]
Stevengraphs Bookmarks and Postcards
Malcolm Roebuck's tribute to the ornate silk picture bookmarks and postcards ('Stevengraphs') produced by Thomas St… [read review or visit site]
Google Book Search
Want to do one quick search and pull up the mother lode of vintage books? Try Google Book Search, a database filled… [read review or visit site]
Baldwin Library of Childrens Literature
If you’re interested in collectible childrens books, check out this special digital collection from the Universit… [read review or visit site]
Feeding America
This archive of 76 influential American cookbooks from the late 1700s to early 1900s, assembled by the Michigan St… [read review or visit site]
Gallery of Book Trade Labels
Greg Kindall's collection of over 2100 colorful and historic book labels, pasted into books by publishers, printers… [read review or visit site]
Vintage Kids' Books My Kid Loves
This great blog, by an anonymous mom in Texas, is an ongoing bibliography of hundreds of vintage childrens books, c… [read review or visit site]
Vintage Cookbooks Photo Pool
This Flickr photo pool features over 2,000 photos and scans of vintage cookbooks and old recipes from the 1940s to … [read review or visit site]
Rare Karate Book Collection
This visually interesting and highly specialized collection from the Hawaii Karate Museum focuses on rare and histo… [read review or visit site]
Czech Book Covers
This Smithsonian microsite showcases Czech avant-garde book cover designs from the 1920s and 30s, complete with hig… [read review or visit site]
Bookscans.com
Bruce Black's gallery of paperback book covers from the 1940s and 50s. With help from numerous contributors, he's a… [read review or visit site]
Clubs & Associations: Books
- Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America
- Bibliographical Society of America
- American Society of Bookplate Collectors
- The Bookplate Society
Other Great Reference Sites: Books
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Me By Ricky Martin (2010, Hardcover) Autographed With Bookmark
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James Avery Sterling Silver Cross & Trinity Red Ribbon Bookmark
Post Office - Lucan - Middlesex - Ontario - Canada - Rppc - 1911 - Bookmark
Victorian Brown & Polson's Corn Flour Bookmark Calendar Dated 1894 Illustrated
Antique Austrian Solid Silver William Ii Of Prusia Top Bookmark Circa 1895
Butterfly Buckle Czech Crystal Real Leather Red Heart Rose Bookmark Valentine
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Antique 1875 German Leather Religious Hymnal Book Of Hymns Bible & Bookmark
Two Counted Cross Stitch Kits - Scottish Thistle Coaster, Bookmark
James Avery Sterling Silver Sand Dollar Bookmark: Mint Condition
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Vintage "benson's Wild Animal Farm" Nashua, N.h. Pink Elephant Hanger/bookmark
Original Art Bookmark Camel Zoo African Animal Doodle From Aceo Artist Larusc
Antique Solid Silver Bookmark, By Fm Whiting, Usa.
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Australia Ii, 1983 America's Cup (kevlar Bookmark)
Josh Freeman Stephen Mcgee 2009 Exquisite Dual Autograph Rookie Bookmark Sp $$$$
Leonard Cohen Bookmark Old Ideas 2012 Official Promo Mint Rare
Coral & Agate Bookmark
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Packard Piano Co Canton, Ohio C1890 Die Cut & Embossed Adv Bookmark / Trade Card
Egyptian Motiff .928 Sterling Bookmark With Roman Glass Scarab Beetle
James Avery Retired Sterling Silver Butterfly Bookmark
Stieff Sterling Silver Bookmark ~ 2 ½” ~ Decorative Rose~floral Motif
Vintage Girl Scout Faux Leather Book Ends & 3 Gs Series Books Bookmark 10 Laws
Parrot & Rose Bookmark Antique Copper Clad Kronheim & Oldenbusch
Woodward's Candies - Council Bluffs Ia - 1912 Advertising Bookmark Calendar
Why Men Love Bitches By Sherry Argon Free Bookmark Like New Relationship Book 
Antique Victorian Celluloid Bookmark Page Holder,woman,pink Roses,made Germany
Huge Cross Stitch Book Pattern Lot Celtic Peacock Bookmark +++
Vintage Charles & Diana Wedding Royal Commemorative Small Bookmark 1981
Theodor Olsen Bergen Norwegian Solid Silver & Enamelled Bookmark In Original Box
Rare Starbucks Onward Gift Card Never Swiped W Bookmark Holder Read Description
8pcs Mixed Tibetan Silver Plt Ornate Bookmark 
Charles Craft Bookmark Fabric
Vintage Pope John Paul Ii Woven Cloth Bookmark Book Mark Red White 5 1/2 " Nice
Victorian Wood Carved Stanhope Bookmark
Bookmark Toby Stephens & Ruth Wilson As Jane Eyre & Edward Fairfax Rochester 
Toby Bookmark Stephens & Ruth Wilson As Jane Eyre & Edward Fairfax Rochester 
Lord Of The Rings Official Movie Bookmark - Arwen - Tolkien Lotr
10 Pcs Silver Tone Smooth Clip Bookmark Free Ship
Vintage 1939 New York Worlds Fair Bookmark L@@k
6pcs Mix Tibetan Silver Carved Bookmark Hook Brand New
Hallmark Marjolein Bastin Birds Birdhouse Artistic Nature Bookmark
Vintage Crewel Embroidery Soldier Bookmark Kit By Blanche Virgien
Sterling Silver Retired Angel Bookmark By James Avery
10 Tibetan Silver Dolphin & Fish Bookmark Fc10053
Hand Carved Bone Bookmark Or Letter Opener
