Book plates ex libris

Whatever your own specialization, this website is a place to share our love of ex libris through images and historical articles. Quite recently, a close friend of mine expressed some sadness that book plates or ex libris were post1600, so it gave us both joy for me to show her that this wasnt the case. Although bookplates have traditionally been used to identify ones books in a personal library, many authors order bookplates from bookplate ink to use for book signings and as a promotional tool and. Our popular bookplate ex libris labels are the perfect gift for book lovers, children and teachers alike. Sanctuary bookshop and some lyme regis accommodation book features, mostly drawn from our current stock. We always protect the privacy of our customers and dont publicize bookplates without permission.

Exlibris bookplate collection special collections images. Bookplates have been designed by artists and engravers such as albrecht durer, thomas bewick, paul revere, kate greenaway, aubrey beardsley, marc chagall, m. Roger bliss, franceyou can find ex libris and more on our website. There are nine different designs, featuring ex libris from the library of this book belongs to, many have wonderful book related quotes on. A herd of rabbits, part one ex libris locuciones latinas fable wood engraving antique books bibliophile love book book lovers ephemera. I didnt realize how popular these bookplates must have been, but i stumbled on a massive gallery of adultoriented bookplates and thats just a tiny percentage of the whole, youd have to think. Meaning from the library of in latin, the ex libris has been a staple of true bibliographic connoisseurs for centuries. Escher, rockwell kent, leonard baskin, barry moser, and others. Ex libris bookplate thorneycroft to sa80 headstamp. Many artists, some famous such as william hogarth, aubrey beardsley and john piper, have designed bookplates, and many significant people e. Ex libris definition, from the library of a phrase inscribed in or on a book before the name of the owner. Bookplates can be personalized with the text and font of your choice. Bookplates in the archives kings college cambridge.

I buy, sell and exchange bookplates of good artistic quality. Dec 29, 2009 there are nine different designs, featuring ex libris from the library of this book belongs to, many have wonderful book related quotes on them. In the old days, people would collect massive libraries of books. Bookplates leave memories donate a book to a library, a book in honor of a teacher, a book in memory of a loved one leave memories. Our ex libris, or bookplate, provides a classic way to indicate ownership of ones books. Aug 08, 2012 we have had the privilege of printing many wonderful designs with custom artwork over the years, many for wellknown authors. In the old days, people would collect massive libraries of books and would lend them out to friends and family. 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. A bookplate, also known as exlibris latin, from the books of. Apr 26, 2011 a bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership.

Bookplates are also historically know as ex libris, which is latin for from the library of or from the books of. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and. Bookplates make a nice thank you give a bookplate as a thank you for something nice someone has done better yet, put it inside a book and give it to the person. For children its a wonderful way to teach them about ownership and looking after something they treasure. A bookplate junkie on the basics of collecting ex libris. Personalized bookplates most slightly foxed readers, we suspect, have some irritating gaps on their bookshelves left by favourite titles lent and never returned. Bookplates, also known as exlibris, have since the 15th century been placed in books to declare ownership. Microscopical bookplates ex libris the mccrone group. We print bookplates with custom artwork for a unique look. Ex libris bookplate stickers self adhesive book plate label gift for bibliophiles set of 20. Many artists, some famous such as william hogarth, aubrey beardsley and john piper. Sep 22, 2009 today im offering a fun free printable of some antique bookplates ive made them in a couple of different colors for you.

Although bookplates have traditionally been used to identify ones books in a personal library, many authors order bookplates from bookplate ink to use for book signings and as a promotional tool and thank you gift to their readers, so i thought it might be helpful to new authors and seasoned authors. Other ex libris collectors look at book ownership rather than the artist who created the bookplate for example, an ex libris from the personal books of charlie chaplin, sir arthur conan doyle or charles. I didnt realize how popular these bookplates must have been, but i stumbled. Antioch bookplates ex libris for home, schools and libraries. So to say ex libris carrot top is to say from the library of carrot top. 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.

The bookplates of 31 famous men theres an antique bookstore in montpelier, vt that i always visit whenever we make a trip out to the green mountain state. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. Oct 17, 2016 this pinboard is a part of my virtual bookplate collection. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Ex libris is a latin phrase that means from the books. Ex libris bookplates for vindictive bibliophiles on kickstarter. Nonpersonalized bookplates in packets of 20 and larger quantities. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. A marvellous book all about the bookplate, or exlibris, the small and often highly decorative label pasted into a book, most usually on the inside front cover, to indicate its owner. See more ideas about ex libris, book art and prints. 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. Thistle bookplates personalized vintage book plates, scottish ex libris, gorgeous fathers day gift, art deco labels, heritage book plates oiseaux 5 out of 5 stars 1,530. Aug 23, 2017 bookplates leave memories donate a book to a library, a book in honor of a teacher, a book in memory of a loved one leave memories. These luxury bookplates are letterpressprinted on premium textured ivory paper stock by a small press in scotland.

Book plates have always been something of which ive been quite fond not really very surprising. Bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for home, schools and. Find unique ex libris bookplates to make your book your own with zazzle. Book plates or ex libris 21st century renaissance printmaker. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris. Bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for home. English bookplates, ancient and modern 1893 english bookplates, ancient and modern, by egerton castle. Latin for fromout of the books an ex libris or book plate was pasted into books to display who owned the book at hand. Dated bookplates ex libris with a treatise on their origin and development by walter hamilton.

Resurrect the ancient tradition of the book curse in your own library with these whimsical. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. Reasonably priced, starting at quantities of 50 for custom. If you were given a book for christmas how are you going to. Quite recently, a close friend of mine expressed some sadness that book plates or ex. Just click on the image to bring up the largest size. My printer setting has the option of fit to page if. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of. Letterpress cat ex libris bookplates acid free made in the usa. Feb 6, 2018 this book belongs to see more ideas about ex libris, book art and this book. A handbook for exlibris collectors see other formats. But for readers who love to use book plates, whether because you like having all of your books marked or.

Printed on high quality, acidfree, selfadhesive paper. Three volumes, with volume two covering the eighteenth century. Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates. 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 bookplates of 31 famous men the art of manliness. Lately, though, weve printed several beautiful designs to use for booksignings whose owners have been happy to share. English bookplates, ancient and modern 1893 the public. See more ideas about ex libris, book art and painting edges. I think the green ones would be pretty in garden books. Today im offering a fun free printable of some antique bookplatesive made them in a couple of different colors for you. We have had the privilege of printing many wonderful designs with custom artwork over the years, many for wellknown authors. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, have since the 15th century been placed in books to declare ownership. A marvellous book all about the bookplate, or exlibris. 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.

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 a printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. A bookplate or ex libris is a bookowners identification label pasted inside the front cover of a book. There is a nice space on each plate to personalise with your name and date if you wish. Oct 07, 2014 book plates have always been something of which ive been quite fond not really very surprising. The bookplate was simply a way for book owners to identify their books and perhaps encourage their return when they were lent out to friends. Reasonably priced, starting at quantities of 50 for custom bookplates. Grab a set of 24 book plates featuring beautiful koi. Bookplates, also known by the term exlibris, evolved over centuries from simple inscriptions to printed woodcuts to an artistic medium that has. The bookplate, or ex libris, is a label affixed to the inside front cover of a book. 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. A bookplate also known as exlibris is a printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. This way everyone knows its your book from your personal library. Moon garden personalized bookplates vintage book plates ex libris, mothers day art deco library labels oiseaux.

Ex libris bookplates are also ideal for books taken to school and out of the house, especially your holiday home. Other ex libris collectors look at book ownership rather than the artist who created the bookplate for example, an ex libris from the personal books of charlie chaplin, sir arthur conan doyle or charles dickens. May 19, 2015 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 bookplate designs will use the phrase ex libris as a text header or a design element. There are nine different designs, featuring ex libris from the library of this book belongs to, many have wonderful book related quotes on them. Ive found a few books there that have provided some great fodder for the blog. Free printable vintage bookplates the graphics fairy. We always protect the privacy of our customers and dont.