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Bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
... 'Ex Libris John Gartner'...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... around the title 'Ex Libris John Gartner'... Libris John Gartner' Backplate has an ornate floral like ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Backplate has an ornate floral like rectangular border around the title 'Ex Libris John Gartner'bookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design awards, keith wingrove memorial trust -
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Bookplate, 'Ex Libris Renatus John Gartner'
... 'Ex Libris Renatus John Gartner'...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author...A rectangle with the words 'Ex Libris Renatus John Gartner... Libris Renatus John Gartner' A rectangle with the words 'Ex ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) A rectangle with the words 'Ex Libris Renatus John Gartner' in white on a brick red background is surrounded by a rounded shape decorated in white and red swirlsbookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design awards, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
... 'Ex Libris John Gartner'...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... Libris John Gartner' The title is enclosed within a diamond like ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) The title is enclosed within a diamond like rectangular floral borderbookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design awards -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'John Gartner'
... 'John Gartner'...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... 'John Gartner' Two green floral bookends sit above the title ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Two green floral bookends sit above the titlebookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design awards, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Federation University Art Collection
bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
... 'Ex Libris John Gartner'...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... Libris John Gartner' The title is surrounded by a narrow ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) The title is surrounded by a narrow rectangular zig zag border bookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design awards, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
... 'Ex Libris John Gartner'...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... Libris John Gartner' The title sits within a rectangualr grey ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) The title sits within a rectangualr grey floral borderbookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design award -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
... 'Ex Libris John Gartner'...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... Libris John Gartner' The title is enclosed by a wide red ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) The title is enclosed by a wide red rectangular border comprising what appear to be the letters X and Obookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design awards, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
... 'Ex Libris John Gartner'...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... Libris John Gartner' The title is enclosed within a decorative ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) The title is enclosed within a decorative plum coloured rectangular borderbookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design awards, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
... 'Ex Libris John Gartner'...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... Libris John Gartner' The title in red ink is surrounded ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) The title in red ink is surrounded by a black and white floral borderbookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design awards, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Federation University Art Collection
bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
... 'Ex Libris John Gartner'...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... Libris John Gartner' A nude woman stands between two scrolls ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) A nude woman stands between two scrolls of printing paper with a length of folded paper behind her and over her head75/50 with pencil signature of what appear to be W M Zwiers. Z303 also appears by the woman's left shoebookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design awards, keith wingrove memorial trust, life drawing -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'John Gartner'
... 'John Gartner'...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... 'John Gartner' A nude woman sits on an oversize book ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) A nude woman sits on an oversize book with a black background enclosed by a black and white rectangular boderPencil signature W M Zweirs 300/35. Z W 304 appears at the bottom of the woman's left legbookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design awards, keith wingrove memorial trust, life drawing -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
... 'Ex Libris John Gartner'...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... Libris John Gartner' A noble woman gazes serenely with her hands ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) A noble woman gazes serenely with her hands clasped Indistinguishable pencil signaturebookplates, printmaking, australian bookplate design awards, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
... 'Ex Libris John Gartner'...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... Libris John Gartner' A minimalist line drawing of a side on view ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) A minimalist line drawing of a side on view of a nude woman sitting and leaning back on her handsPencil 85/200 and signature of what appears to be K Bener 84bookplates, printmaking, life drawing, australian bookplate design awards -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'John Gartner’
... 'John Gartner’...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... 'John Gartner’ Brown ink drawing of a kangaroo John Gartner ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Brown ink drawing of a kangaroobook plate, printmaking, australian bookplate design award, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, ‘Ex Libris John Gartner’
... ‘Ex Libris John Gartner’...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... Libris John Gartner’ Book plate depicts a black and white line ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Book plate depicts a black and white line drawing of a nautilus shellOn the reverse side Derek Riley England Opus no 58 x2 1984bookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design award, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'John Gartner'
... 'John Gartner'...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... 'John Gartner' Two mechanical sorts used in the letter press ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Two mechanical sorts used in the letter press process are drawn. One carries the letter J the other the letter G.bookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design award, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, ‘Ex Libris John Gartner’
... ‘Ex Libris John Gartner’...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... Libris John Gartner’ The title in white letters sits within ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) The title in white letters sits within a circle with red backgroundbookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design award, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, ‘Ex Libris John and Zelma Gartner’
... ‘Ex Libris John and Zelma Gartner’...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... Libris John and Zelma Gartner’ The title in white letters ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) The title in white letters is displayed within and oval shape with black backgroundbookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design award, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, ‘Ex Libris John Gartner’
... ‘Ex Libris John Gartner’...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... Libris John Gartner’ Three books sit one on top of the other ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Three books sit one on top of the otherSmall pencil initialsbookplate, australian bookplate design award, printmaking, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, ‘Ex Libris John Gartner’
... ‘Ex Libris John Gartner’...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... Libris John Gartner’ A printmaker holds a life drawing print ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) A printmaker holds a life drawing print in front of a printing press.Pencil marking 07 or 09printmaking, australian bookplate design award, keith wingrove memorial trust, bookplate -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, ‘Ex Libris John and Zelma Gartner’
... ‘Ex Libris John and Zelma Gartner’...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... Libris John and Zelma Gartner’ A bird with outstretched wings ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) A bird with outstretched wings and a crest of feathers on its head is depicted above the title.Audrey Hutchison England 1983 is printed on the back of the bookplatebookplate, australian bookplate design award, keith wingrove memorial trust, printmaking -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'John Gartner’
... 'John Gartner’...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... 'John Gartner’ The title is printed within a black circle John ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) The title is printed within a black circlebookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design award -
Federation University Art Collection
bookplate, 'John Gartner’
... 'John Gartner’...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... 'John Gartner’ The title is printed within a double lined black ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) The title is printed within a double lined black rectangular borderAudrey Hutchison England 1983 is printed on the back of the bookplatebookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design award -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'John Gartner’
... 'John Gartner’...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... 'John Gartner’ The title is printed on plain white paper Audrey ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) The title is printed on plain white paperAudrey Hutchison England 1983 is printed on the back of the bookplate bookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design award, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'John and Zelma Gartner’
... 'John and Zelma Gartner’...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... 'John and Zelma Gartner’ The letters J and Z are printed within ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) The letters J and Z are printed within a larger letter G all within an oval border comprising the titleAudrey Hutchison England 1983 is printed on the back of the bookplatebookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design award, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, ‘Ex Libris John Gartner’
... ‘Ex Libris John Gartner’...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... Libris John Gartner’ A nude woman sits on the ground ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) A nude woman sits on the ground in an outdoor setting reading a book48/400 and signature P. Hamyl in pencilbookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design award -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, ‘This book is the property of John Gartner of the Hawthorn Press Melbourne Australia’
... ‘This book is the property of John Gartner of the Hawthorn...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... ‘This book is the property of John Gartner of the Hawthorn Press ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) The title in white letters on an smoky blue oval background is depicted within a blue and white oval borderbookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design award, available -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, ‘Ex Libris John Gartner’
... ‘Ex Libris John Gartner’...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... Libris John Gartner’ The title is printed on a rectangular umber ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) The title is printed on a rectangular umber background. Below the title is an oval shape within which is an anchor and two bunches of flowers. The letters H and P are on either side of the anchor. Below the oval shape are the letters MCMLXXX1.bookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design award, keith -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'John & Zelma Gartner’
... 'John & Zelma Gartner’...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... 'John & Zelma Gartner’ The title in cream letters is displayed ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) The title in cream letters is displayed on a black oval background.bookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design award -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, ‘Ex Libris John Gartner’
... ‘Ex Libris John Gartner’...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author... Libris John Gartner’ The words Ex Libris are displayed ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) The words Ex Libris are displayed on the open pages of a book which is shown in the dense foliage of a tree. The tree is surrounded by a floral border within an outer black rectangular border.bookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design award, keith wingrove memorial trust