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. The exlibris, or bookplate, emerged along with printing in germany in. The ex libris central discovery index cdi is a central, unified index that has an upgraded infrastructure and that supports both primo and summon. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Initially a tool to identify the owner of a book and to prevent theft or ensure safe return of valuable property, bookplates evolved from mere identification into tiny works of art and reflections of the owners personality and aspirations. Decorated pieces of paper found on the inside of books, ex libris have practical, historical and social associations that trace back to 15th century germany, around the time of the invention of the printing press. Heres a big bunch of bookplates you can print off then paste or stick inside your favorite books, youll find a nice assortment of designs suitable for both children and grownups. Bookplates are also known as ex libris and include a name, motto, and motif. Bookplate specs this design is 4 inches high and 3 inches wide. Faculty, students and staff who wish to take a break from their work in regenstein can enjoy access to food and beverage. A strange choice of words perhaps, but that is my gut feeling. Old ex libris signed bezalel zeev raban judaica jewish art book plate bible 1950. The ex libris, or bookplate, emerged along with printing in germany in the late 15th century. Say the book is of some historical significance, or your volume is an association copy from a famous author, scholar, or a presidential library.
It is made by an artist who is commissioned by the owner to create according to his wishes and ideas a small graphic that bears the owners name and the word exlibris. Dated book plates ex libris with a treatise on their origin and development by walter hamilton. First, choose from any of our exclusively crafted bookplate. The bookplates will remain in the showcase until september. The site is steadily growing and being updated, s o come back very often. Three different designs per page with each marked ex libris, meaning from the. Personalized bookplates most slightly foxed readers, we suspect, have some irritating gaps on their bookshelves left by favourite titles lent and never returned. The bookplates in this set only a sampling of those in the collection of the henry ford capture common design trends, as well as the individual tastes of the influential people who used them. A bookplate or book plate, 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. The plates feature finely detailed engraving and etching, and serve as outstanding examples of period book art and typography. Dated bookplates ex libris with a treatise on their origin and development by walter hamilton.
Ex libris definition is a book owners identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book. Excelmark from the library of personal hand embosser. Vintage duck bookplates set of 18 mallard drake merganser wood duck jan brett 84. This bookplate came from the collection of a former librarian from cambridge. These ex libris reside in the books in the library stacks, evidence of the remarkable provenance of the collection, waiting to be discovered by the curious patron. Indulge in coffee and cake, or take time and enjoy a sumptuous lunch while taking in some of canberras best lake views in ex libris on the librarys outdoor terrace. We are offering free shipping for all online orders during this time. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of.
Exlibris bookplate collection special collections images. Resurrect the ancient tradition of the book curse in your own library with these whimsical yet delightfully grim bookplates. Ex libris definition of ex libris by merriamwebster. Bookplate is located at the national library of australia, canberra act, australia bookplateact cafe of the year 2017. This auction is for a ex libris bookplate for the boston public library. Nov 14, 2014 the home of the greatest collection of books on earth should have some spectacular bookplates on its shelves. Jul 11, 20 often, due to provenance issues, or a special relationship between the book and its bookplate, you should not. The ex libris bookplate is a classy way to mark ownership of ones books. Search the bookplate collections of frederikshavn art museum and exlibris collection. Bookplates, ex libris posted on 20090324 by cl880 f.
For menus, bookings, openings hours and more, visit bookplates website. See more ideas about ex libris, books and pratt library. A bookplate represents pride in the ownership of books. Can each library to define its own closed dates, term dates, opening hours, etc how are special exceptions to standard opening and closing times defined. Bookplates from collectors and libraries in the 1700s and 1800s. Boston book designer, illustrator and teacher amy maria sacker 18721965 was one of several bookplate artists to be celebrated by the troutsdale press and bookseller charles e. Before opening ex libris, jim martinelli was a librarian for years.
Focus on bookplate artist amy sacker ex libris art. Bookplates from the libraries of the rich and famous uvamagazine. The bookplate is usually of paper on which heraldic or other designs are engraved or. Ex libris is a latin phrase used to assert from the library of. See more ideas about ex libris, library of congress and prints. You wont want to ex libris the ex libris in these and certain other special.
With this move, we will be able to deliver an even more robust content index and expand the services that leverage it. It was designed by kolomon moser, one of the greatest secessionist artists, for adele bloch, one of the secessions greatest muses. Smalley origin united states date artists working dates 19031917. Try the fresh pressed juices, healthy smoothies, classic and craft beers and local wines. The ingalls library contains a vast hidden collection of personal bookplates, uncataloged and unknown. The ex libris collection consists of nineteenth and twentiethcentury bookplates from private and institutional libraries. Ex libris stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. Come in for a leisurely lunch or coffee with friends, or book a high tea, function or event. Bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for home.
Get a private tour of james goodes bookplate collection. 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. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. Harley granvillebarker was an english actormanager, director, producer, critic and playwright. About us bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris. From earliest times, people have indicated their ownership of texts with a variety of marks. A brief history located in yellow springs, ohio, bookplate ink has been personalizing designs from the antioch company, formerly known as the antioch bookplate company, since the early 1980s. Find unique ex libris bookplates to make your book your own with zazzle. Somehow, knowing precisely when a bookplate was engraved is very orderly and comforting. Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates.
Bookplates, ex libris news from columbias rare book. Bookplates, or ex libris, were commonly used in the late 19th and 20th centuries to mark ownership of books and to express personal style. If need were, the editor of the series, who asked me to write this little hand book, would perhaps kindly accept his share of responsibility, but in the face of the existence of a flourishing ex libris society, the importance of the book plate as an object of collection may almost be taken as axiomatic. We will be open 9a9pm monday and tuesday before classes start. Ex libris personalized handheld book or monogram embosser. Printed in scotland on paper stock with a stylish application of gold foil, this adhesive bookplate has a peelaway backing for easy application to the book of your choice. As many include the text ex libris, which is latin for from the library of, bookplates are also known as ex libris. Cat bookplates personalized book plate stickers ex etsy. For the center choose open book, torch of learning, tree of knowledge or scales of justice. Bookplates, ultimate library on cd 38 books, ex libris, etched, engraved, designs, guides information4all on. Check out more etsy bookplates, the best gifts for book lovers, and if you liked it you should have put a bookplate in it. Bookplates definition of bookplates by the free dictionary. If you need coffee and lunch on the go, bookplates little sister cafe paperplate on. An exlibris bookplate is a mark of ownership which the owner of a book sticks into the inside of the cover.
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. It will be custom printed with the name or text of your choice on nonglossy, selfadhesive paper with a peeloff backing. Ex libris adele bloch bookplate with princess and frog koloman moser rosesandrue. George steiner is the person for whom designers will prepare the ex libris prints. Custom library stamp, from the library of stamp, book stamp, ex libris stamp, bookplate stamp, gifts for book lovers, teacher gift z5. 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. Sometimes ex libris is more valuable than the book containing it ex libris, meaning from the library of, or from the books of is a latin expression concerning the artform of bookplates stamps or labels inside books that identify the owner. Media in category heraldic ex libris the following 200 files are in this category, out of 236 total.
Apr 26, 2011 a bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Bookplates and ex libris special collections the university of. Bookplates help establish provenance, and they frequently tell us something about how previous owners thought of their books. Two excellent reference books about dated bookplates are. One of my favorites is hart cranes ex libris, shown here in his copy of james joyces exiles ny, 1918. Ex libris bookplates for vindictive bibliophiles on kickstarter. 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.
But for readers who love to use book plates, whether because you like having all. In olden times, the ability to read and write not being an accomplishment of. About this artwork currently off view prints and drawings artist ralph m. Bookplates, sometimes called ex libris, have a long and interesting history. Massachusetts historical society bookplate collection. A109 bookplate with home library and globe, ex libris. Make offer 30 antioch publishing co self stick book plates ex libris from the library new. The database contains thousands of high quality book plate images. Ex libris will be open all weekend before fall rush quarter starts 9a7pm on the weekend. The bookplate, or ex libris, is a label affixed to the inside front cover of a book. What calendar specific parameters affect circulation policies. He was also the founder of lawrence, massachusetts.
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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Our commitment to providing products to you quickly, in combination with our high standards for customer service, means your order will look fantastic and arrive on time. 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. Ex libris bookplates range from the simple to the decorative and elaborate, the obscure or. Our purpose is to encourage the production, use, collecting, and study of bookplates. Bookplates, ultimate library on cd 38 books, ex libris. Bookplates synonyms, bookplates pronunciation, bookplates translation, english dictionary definition of bookplates. Book plate article about book plate by the free dictionary. A label bearing the owners name or other identification that is. 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. Design your own high quality bookplates and book labels. A bookplate, also known as exlibris latin, from the books of. 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.
Located in the hub shopping center, we are conveniently near the lewis ginter botanical gardens. Bookplate offers delightful dishes using fresh local produce, baristapoured espresso coffee and local wines and boutique beers. Our bookplate competition serves as a tribute to this great man of letters. Antioch bookplates ex libris for home, schools and libraries. The bookplate, then, is simply a mark of possession that the booklover pastes in. The ex libris bookstore is planning to remain open with reduced hours throughout the spring quarter, as the campus transitions to a virtualonly learning due to the coronavirus.
Three volumes, with volume two covering the eighteenth century. Although im not one to use book plates for my personal collection, its hard for me not to run my fingers over the gorgeous options for those ex libris labels when i see them. Goodspeed also from boston in a series of short volumes dedicated to the work of ex libris designers of the day. The links provide information on the early development of bookplates, two significant australian bookplate artists. Bookplate designed by max beerbohm confessions of a bookplate junkie bookplate special on. So in 2012 we celebrated the societys 40th anniversary. Hundreds of color and style combinations available. Jul 04, 2003 ex libris is northside richmond, virginias oldest bookshop, serving the community since 1989. The multiaward winning dining destination celebrates food and makes what they can by hand, including a large range of housemade cakes and petit slices. Ex libris bookplate stickers self adhesive book plate label gift for bibliophiles set of 20. If you might have some questions, you will find the answers here. Lowden origin united states date made 19 medium etching with drypoint in black on cream wove paper dimensions 106 x 62 mm image plate. Ex libris book embosser emboss the title page and a predetermined inside page to personalize and safeguard your books with an embosser that says ex libris on the top and your name on the bottom. A personal bookplate is an elegant and practical way of solving the problem and gives the book itself a special interest, identity and provenance.
A handbook for exlibris collectors see other formats. Anything written by brian north lee is carefully and lovingly researched. Open six days a week, our hours are monday friday, 11am to 6pm, saturday 11am to. The ex libris central discovery index cdi an overview. A bookplate junkie on the basics of collecting ex libris. This ex libris book plate is a vienna secession doublewhammy. It is a miniature graphic art print developed to adorn books providing a convenient, individualized way for the books owner to be identified. Bookplate is a cafe that believes in the simple and healthy things done well. Product description this artwork of a cozy home setting was acquired by antioch bookplate company from the rustcraft company as early as the 1940s. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. We invite the finest artists in the world to celebrate george steiner for his work, his vision, his books through a personal ex libris. Abbott lawrence 17921855 was a prominent american businessman, politician and philanthropist. It is a miniature graphic art print developed to adorn books providing a convenient, individualized way for the book s owner to be identified. Vintage looking stickers for the cat lovers out there.