This collection belonging to brother jens rusch is. The bookplate, then, is simply a mark of possession that the booklover pastes in his. Echo the cat celeste gagnon illustrations in honor of cat day be prepared to spend your time happily reading about your favorite felinewith that feline, of course, reading with you. As many include the text ex libris, which is latin for from the library of, bookplates are also known as exread more. Labels with emblematic designs, with references to the names of the owners of the books in which they are inserted. Hundreds of color and style combinations available. 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 europe and beyond. Yes, yes, and too often the bookplates are plainjane, just ugly or misaligned or mismoistened so as to cause wrinkling on the verso. Ex libris with black cat by celeste gagnon scribbles and doodles ex libris ex libris il gatto nero ex librisfrom the library of. When i was teaching i had a form that students could use to design a book plate if they bought me a book or a book for the school library in my name. Other than the bookplate or ex libris, which is stamped or pasted inside a book, the supralibros is applied to the book s cover. At the turn of the 20th century, however, a rapid impetus appears to have been given to the designing of ex libris.
American heritage dictionary of the english language, fifth edition. A signed bookplate does add some value to the book but not as much as an actual signed page does. About us bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership.
So in 2012 we celebrated the societys 40th anniversary. 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. Kids bookplate stickers self adhesive book label personalized book plate set of 10 5. A bookplate represents pride in the ownership of books.
The ex libris plate pictured at top of page was customprinted. Full text of a guide to the study of bookplates ex libris see other formats. Ex libris definition, from the library of a phrase inscribed in or on a book before the name of the owner. 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. Information and translations of ex libris in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Founded in 1972, the bookplate society is the direct descendant of the worlds first such organisation, the ex libris society, 18911908, and its creation and successor, the bookplate exchange club. A bookplate also known as exlibris is usually a small printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership.
Ex libris definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Letterpress cat ex libris bookplates acid free made in the usa 4. Proper usage and audio pronunciation of the word bookplate. A plate or illustration that is too big to fit into the book. Personalized bookplates most slightly foxed readers, we suspect, have some irritating gaps on their bookshelves left by favourite titles lent and never returned. Bookplates synonyms, bookplates pronunciation, bookplates translation, english dictionary definition of bookplates. Many bookplate designs will use the phrase ex libris as a text header or a design element. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. A handbook for exlibris collectors see other formats. Full text of a guide to the study of bookplates exlibris. 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. A label bearing the owners name or other identification that is pasted usually on the inside cover of a book. It is a miniature graphic art print developed to adorn books providing a convenient, individualized way for the book s owner to be identified. Bookplates are decorative stickers that are placed on the inside cover of books to identify ownership.
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. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of. Ex libris definition is a book owners identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book. A latin phrase meaning from the library of, used to mean a bookplate. Ex libris definition of ex libris by merriamwebster. 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 fabulous woodcut design bookplate above was found in a 1935 edition of the plays of anton chekhov.
A bookplate or bookplate, as it was commonly styled until the early 20th century, also known as ex libris 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. They have been popular in russia since the early 18th century. Durer and holbein designed and engraved a number of bookplates. Bookplates definition of bookplates by the free dictionary.
Ex libris definition of ex libris by the free dictionary. Information and translations of ex libris in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions. Design your own high quality bookplates and book labels. Three different designs per page with each marked ex libris, meaning from the library of. Each book contains a bookplate and all the bookplates include a record of the price paid for the book. Simple typographical bookplates are termed booklabels. 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 book s cover to express personal ownership. I dont buy personal books, and if i did theyd be too personally valuable to lend out. Ex libris with black cat by celeste gagnon scribbles and doodles ex libris ex libris il gatto nero ex libris from the library of. About us bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris.
Bookplates have been quite common since the beginning of book printing. Ex libris stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. The bookplate is usually of paper on which heraldic or other designs are engraved or printed. It will be custom printed with the name or text of your choice on nonglossy, selfadhesive paper with a peeloff backing. Jun 10, 2015 as i pasted the ex libris sticker in the paperback, i wondered what ex libris means. Bookplate meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Bookplates article about bookplates by the free dictionary. Bookplate specs this design is 4 inches high and 3 inches wide. It was adapted by the antioch bookplate company from a steel engraving designed and originally published by william pringle. A bookplate, also known as ex libris latin, from the books of. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. It may be here pointed out that the term ex libris, used as a substantive bucheignerzeichen in german, and sometimes written exlibris in one word found its origin in france. Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates.
A bookplate, also known as exlibris latin, from the books of. Bookplates are also historically know as ex libris, which is latin for from the library of or from the books of. In the back of my mind is also the image of a deeply sighing author sitting down to sign a few hundred of them. The first books were highly valuable and prestigious objects to own, hence the first bookplates usually incorporated the decorative coats of arms of the fabulously wealthy. Exlibris article about exlibris by the free dictionary.
Designs are ex libris with eyeglasses and this book belongs to with from line, print on labels or paper. A bookplate is a simple but nicely designed sticker that the two of us can sign and then simply mail to you, to be placed inside your book or on your dashboard or forehead if you want, like one of those old ex libris stickers. Dictionary of unfamiliar words by diagram group copyright 2008 by diagram visual. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express ownership.
Bookplates typically bear a name, motto, device, coatofarms, crest, badge, or any motif that r. Bookplate mania in america and england peaked from 1890 to about 1920. Copyright 2016 by houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company. The following is a detailed definition from wikipedia. Bookplates typically bear a name, motto, device, coatofarms, crest, badge, or any motif that relates to the owner of the book, or is requested by. Paul revere, of historical fame, engraved some particularly fine examples. 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. Other than the bookplate or exlibris, which is stamped or pasted inside a book, the supralibros is applied to the books cover.
Masonic bookplate bookplates are probably the rarest of all genres. From the middle of the century, however, the ex libris proper became quite popular. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. Bookplate definition of bookplate by merriamwebster. Packet of 20 bookplates with an owl design first introduced in the late 1940s. The immense majority of examples display a plain shield of arms with motto on a scroll, and crest on a fillet. 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. Information and translations of bookplate in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Information about bookplate in the dictionary, synonyms and antonyms. Bookplate definition is a book owners identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book.
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