The Collegiate No. 05 - New York Public Library

The Collegiate No. 05 - New York Public Library

The Collegiate No. 05 - New York Public Library

$450.00
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The Collegiate No. 05 - New York Public Library
The Collegiate No. 05 - New York Public Library
German Etching Paper & Raven Matting • Heritage Double Gold Beaded Frame
$450.00
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Commissioned in 1896 to mark the historic consolidation of New York City’s premier literary collections, this ornate bookplate design captures the quiet grandeur of late-19th-century scholarship and philanthropic patronage. Created during the founding era of the library's Astor, Lenox, and Tilden Foundations, the intricate coat-of-arms engraving reflects a Gilded Age commitment to preserving human knowledge within majestic public archives.

Style this classic heraldic engraving alongside antique architectural studies, vintage city maps, or dark academic oil paintings of leather-bound volumes to anchor a refined, scholarly gallery wall.

An heirloom-quality reproduction of "New York Public Library" by Anonymous (1896).

Hand-selected for our The Collegiate collection, this piece has been meticulously curated for a timeless home.
Arrives wall-ready with pre-installed hanging hardware included.
  • Paper: Heavyweight 100% Cotton German Etching Paper
  • Print Dimensions: 6.75" H x 8.5" W
  • Frame Finish: 1.25" Heritage Double Gold Beaded
  • Outer Dimensions: Approximately 17.5" H x 17.5" W
  • Matting: Double Raven Matting
  • Glazing: Framed without glass glazing, allowing the rich texture of the paper to interact softly with natural light.
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Wall-Ready to Hang