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Books about bookplates ex libris offer a glimpse into the history of book ownership and the art of bookplate or ex libris design as well. Bookplates, also known as exlibris, have since the 15th century been placed in books to declare ownership. Ex libris anonymous creates handmade journals from vintage books. We hope that, viewing the often beautiful art pieces, you can make a choice. Ex libris bookplates are also ideal for books taken to school and out of the house, especially your holiday home. 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. We print bookplates with custom artwork for a unique look. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and. 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. In the western tradition, the bookplate arose in germany not long after the invention by johann gutenberg of printing from moveable type around 14401450. Most slightly foxed readers, we suspect, have some irritating gaps on their bookshelves left by favourite titles lent and never returned. Info select options a107 ex libris bookplate with child in flight on bird.
Apr 26, 2011 a bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british. These are perfect for young children and adults alike as your bookshelf grows and you want to put your own stamp on favourite volumes. 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. Exlibris 77 rare vintage books on dvdrom, bookplates. Bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for home. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, are usually decorative, with artwork that is meaningful to the book owner. Info select options a109 bookplate with home library and globe, ex libris.
Many wellknown figures have used bookplates and many wellknown artists have created them over the years, but they are available for anyone to use. So in 2012 we celebrated the societys 40th anniversary. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, have since the 15th century been placed in books to declare ownership. 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 a printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. Reasonably priced, starting at quantities of 50 for custom.
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