If youd like an invite to post on this board, please message caileena rose or panoply books. Bookplates and ex libris are rightly admired today as miniature works of art allowing collectors to build. Bookplates are those cool rectangular stickers that you attach to the endpapers of the front of a book and write your name on. Many artists, some famous such as william hogarth, aubrey beardsley and john piper, have designed bookplates, and many significant people e. Resurrect the ancient tradition of the book curse in your own library with these whimsical yet delightfully grim bookplates. Having shown the variations and a few of the artists who are likely to be found in any collection of modern armorial bookplates, i have below included a random selection of bookplates, some of. Many countries have strong traditions of producing and using bookplates, you can find images of some of the best americanproduced bookplates at the website. These attractive square bookplates feature a retro art decoart nouveau style decorative frame and the words ex libris. Non personalized bookplates in packets of 20 and larger quantities. Printed on high quality, acidfree, selfadhesive paper. A terrific gift for men, modern enthusiasts and teachers. The traditional use of bookplates, begun in the 15th century, is to identify the owner of a book.
Early in 1891, a few bookplate collectors met in london to establish the ex libris society, and, at the end of the first year, the society had 300 members, and began publishing its journal of the ex libris. Book plate labels personalized book labels colorful images. This way everyone knows its your book from your personal library. Hundreds of color and style combinations available. A bookplate or bookplate, 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. The first books were highly valuable and prestigious objects to own, hence the first.
Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british. Choose from thousands of designs or make your own today. How to design your own bookplates with templates our. Reasonably priced, starting at quantities of 50 for custom bookplates. Info select options a107 ex libris bookplate with child in flight on bird. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, are usually decorative, with artwork that is meaningful to the book owner. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. The first books were highly valuable and prestigious objects to own, hence the first bookplates usually. Many collectors have specialized topics and themes that they focus on. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express ownership. Design your own high quality bookplates and book labels.
Personalized classic bookplate with vintage grey ship illustration. Bookplates are used to denote who a books owner is. 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. Unfollow bookplates ex libris to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ex libris for siegmund freud by bertold loffler, the design is based on oedipus king by sophocles and depicts oedipus and the sphinx 10 exlibris famosos listas literarias ex libris, meaning from the library of, or from the books of is a latin expression concerning the artform of bookplates stamps or. Bookplates are also historically know as ex libris, which is latin for from the library of or from the books of. A bookplate junkie on the basics of collecting ex libris. Aug 23, 2017 this information is for selfstick bookplates or gummed bookplates bookplates that are to be affixed with glue will come with special instructions from their manufacturer. Info select options a109 bookplate with home library and globe, ex libris wording. Bookplates were widely used throughout the 19th century by both europeans and americans, but the practice began to fade by the 1950s. Bookplates can be personalized with the text and font of your choice. Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates. Why not commission a bespoke bookplate an extraspecial ex libris design incorporating both a name and specific things about the recipients life. Ex libris bookplate stickers self adhesive book plate label gift for bibliophiles set of 20.
Find unique ex libris bookplates to make your book your own with zazzle. Aug 9, 2017 bookplates by mathieu molitor 18731929. He made an etching without text, but he also cut a round piece out of a copper plate in which he etched the text ex libris as well as his clients name. 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. See more ideas about ex libris, jewish art and owl books. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Also known as ex libris, meaning from the library of, the bookplate has been gracing the inside front covers of books for centuries. Often they show the family coat of arms or some particular area of interest to the owner. They are placed on the inside of the front cover of the book and are marked with the owners name. In the example beside, the late slovak artist ondreicka used the following particular solution.
I decided etsy would probably be my best bet for an affordable custom stamp. Bookplates stickers zazzle zazzle personalized gifts. Decorate your books with bookplate labels from our exclusive collection and you just might be spending more time at your library. 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. Latin for fromout of the books an ex libris or book plate was pasted into books to display who owned the book at hand. Many people are thrilled to find the same design they used as a child still available for them to give to their own children.
Ex libris bookplate stickers self adhesive book plate label gift for. See more ideas about ex libris, book plates, bookplate design. Ex libris, for those of you who have never heard the phrase, is latin for from the books of or from the library of. 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.
Bookplates should be affixed inside the front cover of your book. Corrections and index to ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson, british museum press, 2011. Custom book labels are just one of the many types of labels colorful images offers. Products archive bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex. Letterpress cat ex libris bookplates acid free made in the usa. Ex libris definition is a book owners identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book. I buy, sell and exchange bookplates of good artistic quality.
Get your hands on a selection of great bookplates stickers from zazzle. Reasonably priced, starting at quantities of 50 for custom. Ex libris bookplates for vindictive bibliophiles on kickstarter. Feb 22, 2017 one of the curiosities of book collectors through time are the ways mark them as their own. Featured on oprahs o list, these archival, personalized bookplates boast a bevy of wonderful watercolor illustrations for men, women, and children. Designs are ex libris with eyeglasses and this book belongs to with from line. Info select options a108 cat and owner by fireplace bookplate design. Bookplates antioch designs and more, uses and styles duration.
Decorate for any occasion or event and customise it with your text, graphic or photo. Samuel pepys and rudyard kipling have used them, but a personal bookplate has been available to anyone owning a library and wishing to place in. Actually, one could consider this kind of bookplates freely created graphic works of art. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris. I didnt realize how popular these bookplates must have been, but i stumbled. Ex libris stickers zazzle zazzle personalized gifts. Ex libris is a latin phrase that means from the books. Product description this drawing of a warm but tidy bookshelf was part of a set of designs acquired by antioch bookplate company from the etchcraft company. Specify block or script and 4 lines of personalization, up to 26 characters. For you cooking buffs out there, our canning labels may be just what you need to keep your plentiful bounty organized and dated. 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. I tend to spend my time and energy searching for 18thcentury american ex libris, bookplates from the libraries of famous people.
Resurrect the ancient tradition of the book curse in your own library with these whimsical. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british museum. Apr 26, 2011 a bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. 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. Get your hands on great customizable bookplates stickers from zazzle. Orange butterfly bookplates personalized self adhesive stickers for books from the library of labels set of 10.
We print bookplates with custom artwork for a unique look. The earliest ex libris with hebrew wording were made for nonjews. Today the armorial coat of arms bookplate is out of fashion. A106 bookplate with open book, candles and ex libris wording.
Ex libris definition of ex libris by merriamwebster. The larger area can be left blank or filled with custom words, to let anyone borrowing. See more ideas about hebrew text, book plates, ex libris. A modern bookplate with clean, bold initials, and name. Bookplates say something about their owners, and carry that piece of history with it when the book outlives the person. Personalized bookplate with monogram, modern ex libris. Floral basket personalized bookplates colorful images. Ex libris bookplates and stamps are fairly common bookrelated paraphernalia. Emil orlik czech, ex libris martha poensgen lithograph, the bookplate or ex libris has put bread and butter on many an artists table, and over the. Personalized bookplates most slightly foxed readers, we suspect, have some irritating gaps on their bookshelves left by favourite titles lent and never returned. Loaned or misplaced books will be things of the past when you use these handy bookplates. 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.
These fun and creative takes to labeling will leave you or any borrower smiling in delight. Browse bookplates on sale, by desired features, or by customer ratings. Grandparents and parents often order non personalized bookplates as a stuffing stuffer at christmas. Vintage bookplates set of 3 vintage circus bookplates, circus labels, vintage book plates, book. A personal bookplate is an elegant and practical way of solving the problem and gives the book itself a special interest, identity and provenance. The bookplate, or ex libris, is a label affixed to the inside front cover of a book. The making of part 1 design and aquatint technique 1 of 7 duration. Eclectic having shown the variations and a few of the artists who are likely to be found in any collection of modern armorial bookplates, i have below included a random selection of bookplates, some of which have been designed by artists unknown to me. Bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for home. Personalized bookplate modern ex libris monogram, set of 24. Custom bookplates come in sets of 24, in a small envelope.
Bookplates, also known as ex libris, have since the 15th century been placed in books to declare ownership. Here is an example of a famous french entomologist, jacques negre, who had 2 different exlibris, probably an earlier one and a later one together with a gilding iron to print with gold on the. Perfect for those landmark birthdays, as a retirement gift. Creative teaching press infant6th grades name tag, poppin patterns stars, 2. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. Oct 17, 2016 this pinboard is a part of my virtual bookplate collection. In the old days, people would collect massive libraries of books. The ex libris collection consists of nineteenth and twentiethcentury bookplates from private and institutional libraries. Personalized bookplates, modern monogram bookplates, gift for readers, hostess gift, office or book club gift, set of 12.
Early in 1891, a few bookplate collectors met in london to establish the ex libris society, and, at the end of the first year, the society had 300 members, and began publishing its journal of the ex libris society. At its most basic, a bookplate is a slip of paper bearing the name of the. Most of the bookplates i sell have a selfadhesive backing. Bookplates or exlibris the insect collectors forum. By 1897, a list had been compiled of no fewer than 1,500 artists and engravers who had executed bookplates. So to say ex libris carrot top is to say from the library of carrot top. The production of a modern day bookplate is no longer restricted to ancient methods of production which needed engraving and letterpress printing. Bookplates ex libris have been used for many centuries, particularly armorial bookplates. Originating in their modern printed form in 16thcentury germany, where books were highly valuable and treasured, bookplates became an art form practiced. See more ideas about ex libris, books and book art.