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Endpapers Collection

"Endpapers: Where Art and Creativity Meet in the World of Books" Endpapers, those often overlooked pages at the beginning and end of a book

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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - Skeletons
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Endpapers Collection: Decorative end papers, Art Gout Beaute, 1924
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Endpapers Collection: Tribute - Endpapers
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Endpapers Collection: Geman advert for Friedrich Fischer, a Munich manufacturer of coloured endpapers, 1902 (print)
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Endpapers Collection: Humorous endpapers by Charles Crombie
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Endpapers Collection: Mountain Holiday Capers by Thomas Maybank
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Endpapers Collection: Dandelion-Puff Balloon Club by Thomas Maybank
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Endpapers Collection: Falling Leaf Aero Club by Thomas Maybank
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Endpapers Collection: White Star Line, decorative endpapers, presentation book
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Endpapers Collection: Posada, skeletons of tradesmen
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Endpapers Collection: Paste end paper with overall pattern of red, blue, and yellow flowers, 19th century. 19th century
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Endpapers Collection: William Heath Robinson, Not Now but Soon
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Endpapers Collection: Endpaper design, The Story of Me
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Endpapers Collection: The Jumblies - Edward Lear - Endpapers
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Endpapers Collection: Endpapers for Flower Legends for Children (colour litho)
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Endpapers Collection: Decorative endpaper from book (marbled paper)
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Endpapers Collection: Endplate from a Turkish Book, late C16th (colour woodblock)
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Endpapers Collection: Front Endpapers - A Christmas Carol, 1915 (litho)
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Endpapers Collection: Endpapers for Flower Legends for Children (colour litho)
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Endpapers Collection: End papers for The British at War (b / w photo)
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Endpapers Collection: Robinson Crusoe: Endpaper, 1920 (oil on canvas laid down on board)
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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - Girl in Union Jack Flag Scarf, green
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Endpapers Collection: White Car on Maroon Background
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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - Train / Steam Engine
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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - Car / Motoring
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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - Floral Assemblage
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Endpapers Collection: Endpapers by Molly McArthur for Mumbudget by Helen Simpson
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Endpapers Collection: Endsheets, 1920s-1930s
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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - Old style telephones - man and woman
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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - Sailing Ships - pale blue background
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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - Hokusai Great Wave - Circles
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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - Assorted Fruit
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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - Apples and Pears
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Endpapers Collection: Decorative Endpaper From A Nineteenth Century Book
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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - Sailing Ships
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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - Riding Hats
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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - Hokusai Great Wave
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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - Hokusai Great Wave - blue border
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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - Desserts on white background
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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - Saluki Dogs
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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - geometrical stars
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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - Cinderella Story - green background
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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - Cinderella Story - yellow background
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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - Girl in Union Jack Flag Scarf, turquoise
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Endpapers Collection: Repeating Pattern - Heart Lock in yellow
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Endpapers Collection: Endpapers, Cecil Aldins Happy Family, Humpty and Dumpty
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Endpapers Collection: Endpaper design by Cecil Aldin, Field Babies
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Endpapers Collection: Endpaper design by Cecil Aldin, Old Manor Houses


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"Endpapers: Where Art and Creativity Meet in the World of Books" Endpapers, those often overlooked pages at the beginning and end of a book, have long served as a canvas for artistic expression, and are not only functional but also an opportunity for artists to showcase their talent and captivate readers before they even delve into the story. In 1924, Art Gout Beaute introduced decorative endpapers that featured repeating patterns of skeletons. This unconventional design added an intriguing twist to books, enticing readers with its unique and slightly eerie aesthetic. Charles Crombie took a more humorous approach with his endpaper illustrations. His playful creations brought laughter to readers' faces as they flipped through the pages of their favorite novels. Thomas Maybank's mountain holiday capers, dandelion-puff balloon club, and falling leaf Aero Club were all depicted on endpapers. These whimsical scenes transported readers into a world filled with adventure and excitement. The White Star Line presented decorative endpapers in their presentation book. These elegant designs added sophistication to the reading experience while showcasing the company's commitment to excellence. Posada's skeleton depictions paid tribute to various tradesmen on endpapers. Through these hauntingly beautiful illustrations, he immortalized ordinary workers who played vital roles in society. Old-style telephones featuring men and women adorned another set of repeating patterned endpapers. This nostalgic design evoked memories of simpler times when communication was less instantaneous but perhaps more meaningful. Sailing ships against a pale blue background created yet another captivating repeating pattern on endpapers. The intricate details captured both the beauty and power of these majestic vessels, transporting readers into maritime adventures across vast oceans. Hokusai's Great Wave transformed into circles formed yet another mesmerizing repeating pattern on endpages. This iconic artwork merged traditional Japanese artistry with contemporary book design, leaving readers awe-inspired by its visual impact. From skeletons to sailing ships, from humor to elegance, they have become an integral part of the reading experience.