Leicester warrens guide to the study of bookplates, there emerged a. The ex libris plate pictured at top of page was customprinted. A personal bookplate is an elegant and practical way of solving the problem and gives the book itself a special interest, identity and provenance. As to whether i think bookplates or an ex libris stamp ruin the books. Printed on high quality, acidfree, selfadhesive paper.
Most slightly foxed readers, we suspect, have some irritating gaps on their bookshelves left by favourite titles lent and never returned. Nonpersonalized bookplates in packets of 20 and larger quantities. This way everyone knows its your book from your personal library. Bookplates and ex libris are rightly admired today as miniature works of art allowing collectors to build an affordable collection of original and often signed art works in a variety of print techniques such as etching, woodblock, intaglio and aquatint. For any additional information you can contact us using our contactform. The helen pearson bookplate collection posted on october 27, 2017 november 14, 2017 by jessica ross the primary mission of the digitized collections at portsmouth public library is to optimize access to our local history collections while preserving the same for future generations. Spruce up any event with spectacular stickers bookplates from zazzle. Bookplates can be personalized with the text and font of your choice. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into. Endlessly diverse and appealing, bookplates also called ex libris, latin for from the books of are small decorative labels to be pasted inside a books cover to express personal ownership. Buy book plates and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. Hungarian ex libris for nancy hugo neh small graphic, bookplates nancy hugos father owned the meridian press and he printed her bookplate when she was a child. Apr 26, 2011 a bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership.
Ex libris stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. A delightfully attractive book presenting the bookplate a neglected art form that has nevertheless been practised by leading artists of their generation, from albrecht duerer to edward burnejones. Info select options a107 ex libris bookplate with child in flight on bird. Ex libris society catalogue of the sixth exhibition, 1897 a booklet devoted to the bookplates of elisha brown bird, by winfred porter truesdell, village press, new york, 1907.
Jun 21, 2011 endlessly diverse and appealing, bookplates also called ex libris, latin for from the books of are small decorative labels to be pasted inside a books cover to express personal ownership. Bookplates reached the height of their popularity domestically in the latenineteenth and earlytwentieth centuries. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british. These bookplates are provided on either ready selfadhesive peelback 100gsm cartridge paper, or 70gsm archival gummed paper. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. As to whether i think bookplates or an exlibris stamp ruin the books.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Samuel pepys and rudyard kipling have used them, but a personal bookplate has been available to anyone owning a. Info select options a108 cat and owner by fireplace bookplate design. Spruce up any event with spectacular stickers ex libris from zazzle. Many countries have strong traditions of producing and using bookplates, you can find images of some of the best americanproduced bookplates at the website below it is also an interesting glimpse into the world of those people who are fanatical in their love of ex libris. Our latest project in special collections is the addition of the helen pearson bookplate collection. The traditional use of bookplates, begun in the 15th century, is to identify the owner of a book. Bookplates, also known by the term ex libris, evolved over centuries from simple inscriptions to printed woodcuts to an artistic medium that has attracted worldclass artists and illustrators. Originating in their modern printed form in 16thcentury germany, where books were highly valuable and treasured, bookplates became an art form practiced by artists across. Reasonably priced, starting at quantities of 50 for custom bookplates.
Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. American collectors have been fascinated by bookplates since the earliest days of colonial printing and have collected and commissioned them as part of the building of personal and public libraries. The range of styles is broadfrom the ornate, acanthuswreathed bookplate of newman erb to jack londons simple wolfs head to abstract designs like bella. Find unique ex libris bookplates to make your book your own with zazzle. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The first books were highly valuable and prestigious objects to own, hence. Other bookplates have an image that is a visual pun on the name of the owner. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british museum.
If you might have some questions, you will find the answers here. Personalized bookplates most slightly foxed readers, we suspect, have some irritating gaps on their bookshelves left by favourite titles lent and never returned. The site is steadily growing and being updated, s o come back very often. Ex libris bookplates for vindictive bibliophiles on kickstarter. The use of bookplates as marks of ownership dates back to the last quarter of the fifteenth century. The fabulous woodcut design bookplate above was found in a 1935 edition of the plays of anton chekhov. Many collectors have specialized topics and themes that they focus on. In the western tradition, the bookplate arose in germany not long after the invention by johann gutenberg of printing from moveable type around 14401450. Ex libris bookplates are also ideal for books taken to school and out of the house, especially your holiday home. A107 ex libris bookplate with child in flight on bird. Antique book plates known more generally as book plates, ex libris are prints, drawings or watercolors designed by artists to be inserted into the front of books to display ownership.
What is the meaning of c3, c5, x2 and so on in the description of a bookplate. See more ideas about book plates, ex libris, book art. Of the signed books, about 4 or 5 individual books have bookplates, the others were signed on the actual title page. Our artshop has a vast catalogue of exlibris bookplates, all ordered by artist. I tend to spend my time and energy searching for 18thcentury american ex libris, bookplates from the libraries of famous people from any country, and bookplates with jewish signs. A bookplate junkie on the basics of collecting ex libris. Many artists, some famous such as william hogarth, aubrey beardsley and john piper, have designed bookplates, and many significant people e. I tend to spend my time and energy searching for 18thcentury american ex libris, bookplates from the libraries of famous people from any country, and bookplates with jewish signs or symbols. Bookplates typically bear a name, motto, device coatof. Shop vintage ex libris bookplate stickers created by vintagevariety. The bookplate or ex libris is an accoutrement of every fine private and public library, indeed of all who treasure their books.
Is it important that a bookplate is signed by the artist. The words ex libris are simply the use of latin to establish the ownership of the book. A106 bookplate with open book, candles and ex libris wording. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, have since the 15th century been placed in books to declare ownership. Bookplates are those cool rectangular stickers that you attach to the endpapers of the front of a book and write your name on. We strive to update our catalogue with new pieces several times a month. They take pride in one of the largest collections of the world with about 450. There is something magical about most rabbit bookplates.
May 22, 2015 hungarian ex libris for nancy hugo neh small graphic, bookplates nancy hugos father owned the meridian press and he printed her bookplate when she was a child. Among them are bookplates from charlie chaplin, frederic remington, edgar rice burroughs, and jack london, as well as figures lost to time like buddy lankes and mrs. Make your prized books unique with honeytree personalised ex libris bookplate labels. Our artshop has a vast catalogue of exlibrisbookplates, all ordered by artist. This website offers you a lot of information about the art of the ex libris and the chance to acquire some at a reasonable price. A bookplate, or ex libris meaning from the books of, is a small print or decorative label, usually produced as an engraving, for pasting inside the cover of a book to express ownership. They are a common form of wording on the label and many people refer to them as ex libris, rather than bookplates. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of. Info select options a109 bookplate with home library and globe, ex libris wording. Bespoke, custom ex libris bookplates, designed by gordon. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, are usually decorative, with artwork that is meaningful to the book owner. Bookplates, also known as exlibris, have since the 15th century been placed in books to declare ownership.
We hope that, viewing the often beautiful art pieces, you can make a choice. Bookplates, also known by the term exlibris, evolved over centuries from simple inscriptions to printed woodcuts to an artistic medium that has attracted worldclass artists and illustrators. Bookplate mania in america and england peaked from 1890 to about 1920. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. These are perfect for young children and adults alike as your bookshelf grows and you want to put your own stamp on favourite volumes. Info select options a111 majestic flying eagle bookplate with ex libris wording. The primary mission of the digitized collections at portsmouth public library is to optimize access to our local history collections while preserving the same for future generations. Resurrect the ancient tradition of the book curse in your own library with these whimsical yet delightfully grim bookplates. Originally a mark of prestige and status in society, book plates emerged in the fifteenth century and usually bore the owners family coat of arms. Bookplate richter, 1981, for gunter findeisen ex libris. As with my tendency not to use bookplates in paperbacks, my tendency to not always use bookplates in later edition hardcovers defies explanation. Not only was it considered the height of fashion for you or your institution to own your very own exlibris, but, following the publication in 1880 of j. Bookplates are also historically know as ex libris, which is.
The first books were highly valuable and prestigious objects to own, hence the first. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris. Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates. Jan 01, 2011 the bookplates are nice enough, but i do wish that each package contained the full 18 pieces, as stated in the product description. I offer bespoke ex libris bookplates designed, drawn and made ready gummed to order. A bookplate or book plate, as it was commonly styled until the early 20th century, also known as exlibris latin for from the books or library, is usually a small printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. Dec 17, 2010 of the signed books, about 4 or 5 individual books have bookplates, the others were signed on the actual title page. The bookplate, or ex libris, is a label giving the owners name pasted into a book, or on occasion used to record donation ofthe book to a library. Bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for home.
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