This lavish volume presents a stunning collection of bookplates designed by the celebrated American artist William Fowler Hopson. Compiled and annotated by Hopson's friend and collaborator Charles Dexter Allen, it provides a fascinating window into the world of bookplate design and the artistry of one of its greatest practitioners. With detailed descriptions and beautiful illustrations throughout, this book is a treasure for collectors, designers, and art lovers alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.