Northcote Library - Bookplates
When Northcote Free Library opened in 1911,
bookplates approvedby the Library Committee were
used to identify books.
With computerisation bookplates soon became redundant.
Featured image:
Bookplate from end page c1920s.
Below is a selection of book plates between c1920
and late 1980s.
Note the restriction of 'Sweets, Ice Cream, ice Blocks, Soft Drinks'.
Also bicycles and dogs is highlighted to be left outside the library.
#347 - In 1986 a grant was raised by the Northcote Community for a
special collection - Peace at the Library. Books had special plates .
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page updated 19 May 2018