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We present here the world of bookmarks in selected pictures.
Owls - in progress; updated 13 March 2019
Owls symbolize wisdom and often appear on bookmarks.  They are used by bookstores, wildlife organizations, children's books, and other organizations.  Our first example is the IFOB first year commemorative bookmark.  Send us your favorite examples to the webmaster. 

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IFOB First Year Commemorative Bookmark 2016 The numbered and dated bookmarks are produced in a limited number to commemorate IFOB's first year of existence.
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This is the front of the Night Owl bookmark in the banner above. From Laine Farley
Bookstores and other book suppliers often use owls as logos and illustrations.
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From Debrah Gai Lewis
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From Laine Farley
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From Debrah Gai Lewis
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From Debrah Gai Lewis
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From Debrah Gai Lewis
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From Debrah Gai Lewis
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From Debrah Gai Lewis
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From Debrah Gai Lewis
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From Debrah Gai Lewis
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From Debrah Gai Lewis
Owls are used to promote other bookish organizations, events and places. 
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From Debrah Gai Lewis
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From Debrah Gai Lewis
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From Debrah Gai Lewis
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From Debrah Gai Lewis
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From Debrah Gai Lewis
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From Gaby Dondlinger
There are many types of owls as shown by artists and wildlife lovers. 
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From Debrah Gai Lewis
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Carl James Freeman's line drawings of wildlife include several species of owls. Usually he includes details about their habitat and habits on the back, but this owl on a fence post at night stands alone. From Laine Farley
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Spotted owls have been endangered.
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Burrowing owls are fascinating in their habits.
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From Debrah Gai Lewis
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From Debrah Gai Lewis
Sometimes you need to look very closely to spot owls.  
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From Gaby Dondlinger who received it from Regina Maciulyte
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Tyto Alba is the Latin name for barn owl.
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From Laine Farley
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From Gaby Dondlinger
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From Gaby Dondlinger. Medieval owls are especially good at camouflage!
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Louis Prang used owls on Christmas bookmarks in the late 1870s. From Laine Farley
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These odd images by Louis Prang celebrate the New Year. From Laine Farley
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From Laine Farley
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A pull tab makes this own flap his wings and close his eyes!
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From Debrah Gai Lewis
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Showing how the bookmark works. From Debrah Gai Lewis
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Even owls need to read to remain wise. From Laine Farley
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You may find an owl in a Cracker Jack box! From Laine Farley
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This owl was on a Christmas card in England in 1933. From Laine Farley
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Owls are wise to keeping healthy. From Debrah Gai Lewis
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Not officially a bookmark - an ad from a 1902 directory - but is the right size and shape. From Laine Farley