Endpaper Collection

Repeating Pattern - Skeletons (white background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Endpaper design by Cecil Aldin, Mac, the story of a white Scots terrier from the Highlands. Date: 1912

Decorative end paper. Circa early 19th century
5323204 Decorative end paper. Circa early 19th century; (add.info.: Decorative end paper. Circa early 19th century.).

19th Century marbled endpaper
2910795 19th Century marbled endpaper; (add.info.: 1852 19th Century marbled endpaper, a leaf of paper at the beginning or end of a book)

Endpapers from "Karl Marx", 1933. Creator: Lissitzky, El (1890-1941)
Endpapers from "Karl Marx", 1933. Private Collection

Seated Figure and a Cow; Three Studies of a Child's Head, 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Seated Figure and a Cow; Three Studies of a Child's Head, 1884-1888

Decorated endpaper
3780673 Decorated endpaper; (add.info.: Decorated endpaper with lion rampant motif. From German printers catalogue, 1902. Die Graphischen Kunste der Gegenwart by Theodor Goebe)

Humorous endpapers by Charles Crombie
Humorous endpapers (back) by Charles Crombie in The Wonder Book of Daring Deeds Date: circa 1940

Preface to Martial's Epigrammata by Merula
Two attached folios, paper, probably the endpaper and first leaf of a volume. Folio 1, which would have been the endpaper

Inventory
Sheet of paper, possibly the endpaper from a book, with a handwritten list or inventory in French dated 16 February 1605. With pieces of the binding thread attached in the gutter

Paste end paper with overall pattern of red, blue, and yellow flowers, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Anon
Paste end paper with overall pattern of red, blue, and yellow flowers, 19th century

Patterned endpaper from a childrens book from the 1920s. Date: 1920s

Marble end paper (paper)
STC312830 Marble end paper (paper) by Kilburn, William (1745-1818); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Irish, out of copyright

William Heath Robinson, Not Now but Soon, The Wonder Book of the Then and Now, front endpapers. circa 1923

Marble end paper (paper)
STC312827 Marble end paper (paper) by Kilburn, William (1745-1818); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Irish, out of copyright

Endpaper design, The Story of Me, a baby book in which details can be recorded of the babys date of birth, weight, first birthday, etc. Depicting a baby in a nest in a tree. Date: 1940s

Repeating Pattern - Steam Engines. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Elephants. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Tigers - yellow background. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Tigers - dark green background. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Tigers - dark navy blue background. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Tigers - orange background. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Tigers - purple background. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Tigers - red background. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Tigers - white background. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

The Jumblies - Edward Lear - Endpapers featuring a Pelican, a Bong Tree and Kangaroo. Date: 1922

Marble end paper (paper)
STC312829 Marble end paper (paper) by Kilburn, William (1745-1818); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Irish, out of copyright

Marble end paper (paper)
STC312691 Marble end paper (paper) by Kilburn, William (1745-1818); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Decorative endpaper from book (marbled paper)
2603365 Decorative endpaper from book (marbled paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

Endplate from a Turkish Book, late C16th (colour woodblock)
708863 Endplate from a Turkish Book, late C16th (colour woodblock) by Turkish School, (16th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Turkish, out of copyright

Marble Endpaper (paper)
STC439633 Marble Endpaper (paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Marble end paper (paper)
STC312828 Marble end paper (paper) by Kilburn, William (1745-1818); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Irish, out of copyright

End paper from a book published by Firmin Didot of Paris (paper)
KW415670 End paper from a book published by Firmin Didot of Paris (paper) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Marble end paper (paper)
STC312831 Marble end paper (paper) by Kilburn, William (1745-1818); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Irish, out of copyright

Marble end paper (paper)
STC312818 Marble end paper (paper) by Kilburn, William (1745-1818); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Irish, out of copyright

Repeating Pattern - Girl in Union Jack Flag Scarf, green
Repeating Pattern - Girl in Union Jack Flag (in green). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

White Car on Maroon Background

Repeating Pattern - Train / Steam Engine
Repeating Pattern - Steam Engines / Trains

Repeating Pattern - Car / Motoring

Repeating Pattern - Floral Assemblage - dark blue background. *PLEASE NOTE that the magifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Endpapers by Molly McArthur for Mumbudget by Helen Simpson. Date: 1928

Endsheets, 1920s-1930s. Private Collection

The marbled paper, c. 1900. Private Collection

Repeating Pattern - Old style telephones - man and woman. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Sailing Ships - pale blue background. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Hokusai Great Wave - Circles. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Assorted Fruit. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Repeating Pattern - Apples and Pears. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

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Endpapers are not just the blank pages at the beginning and end of a book, but rather an opportunity for artistic expression. From repeating patterns to humorous illustrations, they add depth and character to any literary work. One example design is Cecil Aldin's creation, featuring a mesmerizing repeating pattern of skeletons. This macabre yet captivating design sets the tone for what lies within the pages. Charles Crombie also showcases his wit through his humorous endpapers. With clever illustrations scattered throughout, these designs bring a smile to readers' faces before they even delve into the preface or introduction. Speaking of which, one such preface that caught my eye was Merula's introduction to Martial's Epigrammata. Its intricate detailing and elegant typography make it a visual feast for any reader. If you're in search of something more nostalgic, old-style telephones with men and women conversing adorn another set of repeating patterned endpapers. These vintage images transport us back in time when communication was slower but perhaps more meaningful. For those who yearn for adventure on the high seas, pale blue backgrounds adorned with sailing ships provide an ideal backdrop. The repetitive nature of this design creates a sense of movement and excitement as if we were embarking on our own maritime journey. Hokusai's Great Wave takes center stage in another set of endpapers where circles repeat endlessly. This iconic image captures both power and tranquility simultaneously - reminding us that life is ever-changing like the waves themselves. If fruit tickles your fancy instead, assorted fruits or specifically apples and pears can be found adorning other sets of repeating patterned endpapers. Their vibrant colors create a mouthwatering display that whets our appetite for knowledge within the book itself. Whether it be skeletons dancing across pages or sailing ships navigating vast oceans - each set of endpapers tells its own unique story before we even begin reading.