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. The art of the ex libris ex libris bibliography turkey united kingdom ukraine u. Zador istvan, poharnok zoltan, a kulfoldiek kozul ottohans beier, antonin dolezal. Located in the hub shopping center, we are conveniently near the lewis ginter botanical gardens. I found this pretty metal bookplate browsing marchpane books and its not often i see irregular shaped ones. Shop ex libris vintage monkeys bookplate created by ericar70. Nude, grape, wine, ex libris bookplate etching by david. This also leaves space on the page for writing important facts regarding each bookplate.
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. 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. Confessions of a bookplate junkie book plates, ex libris. 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. Free printable vintage bookplates the graphics fairy. 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. Confessions of a bookplate junkie book plates, ex libris, antique. Often they show the family coat of arms or some particular area of interest to the owner. Ex libris anonymous creates handmade journals from vintage books. Book plate depicting two european aristocratic figures dancing on a tabletop.
Hunt was a british modernist who also edited an avant. Info select options a108 cat and owner by fireplace bookplate design. Just click on the image to bring up the largest size. I have read many books involving english history, still, i feel exlibris painted a picture more vividly of life in the mid1600s. Ex libris jaroslav jozefy antonin dolezal te koop op delcampe. 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. I think the green ones would be pretty in garden books. Ganymede before zeus another of those artists about whom detail remains tantalisingly remote if the web is your primary research tool. Ex libris stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Info select options a107 ex libris bookplate with child in flight on bird. Bookplate by alfred cossmann for hans schaublinblatter. A label bearing the owners name or other identification that is pasted usually on the inside cover of a book. Inside an antique bookplate collection umkc wordpress. Whatever your own specialization, this website is a place to share our love of ex libris through images and historical articles. A bookplate junkie on the basics of collecting ex libris. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of. Book plate depicting old castle tower in the center. 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 gift card can be included in your order upon request. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express ownership. This to some, an odd habit, dates back all the way to the 16th century. Charles darwin, travel illustration, illustration artists, antique tattoo, theory of evolution.
Labels with emblematic designs, with references to the names of the owners of the books in which they are inserted. A collection of masonic bookplates or exlibris by brother. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Old books to read, old prints to scan, to carve old wood, old friends to greet. Aug, 2019 since the fifteenth century, distinguished artists and their patrons have given serious attention to this art form.
A106 bookplate with open book, candles and ex libris wording. Book plate depicting abstract nude woman holding ex libris in front of her face. Today im offering a fun free printable of some antique bookplatesive made them in a couple of different colors for you. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, are usually decorative, with artwork that is meaningful to the book owner. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. Ex libris designs are also wonderful gifts for baby and wedding showers, bar or bat mitzvahs, birthdays, graduations, and holidays. Exlibris was a satisfying, and rewarding read for at least 300 of its 392 pages paperback edition.
Exlibris by antonin dolezal from czechoslovakia for jos linhart city horse. The bookplate society has had an unusual but rather impressive history. Strahov gospel book probably originated in tours around 860, after which it came to. Ercolini bookplate collection connecticut digital archive connect. No they do not necessarily relate to the importance nor stature of the writer nor the thickness of the. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris. Ex libris, street art, incisione xilografica, art nouveau, arte del libro, progetti darte. Wiechel, a bookplate collector, and includes over 2000 bookplates from. Exlibris by antonin dolezal from czechoslovakia for leo winkeler fish wood. My printer setting has the option of fit to page if yours does too, select that option for the perfect print size, as this was made to fi t an 8. We share some of the most beautiful and interesting here.
In 1891 a group of serious exlibris collectors met and founded the ex libris society, which for eighteen years published a wellillustrated journal, still a useful source of information about british bookplates. About us bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris. Bookplate search results connecticut digital archive university. Bookplates bear a motif relating to the books owner, such as a device coatof. Falling membership and a financial crisis brought the society. Wiechel bookplate collection special collections and. Every guest was asked to bring a childrens book in lieu of a card. See more ideas about ex libris, book art and painting edges. I had planned on tippingin each bookplate per page. A personal bookplate is an elegant and practical way of solving the problem and gives the book itself a special interest, identity and provenance. Ex libris stamp book library stamp bookplate stamp gift initial rubber stamp buchstempel exlibris ex libris timbro. Personalized bookplates most slightly foxed readers, we suspect, have some irritating gaps on their bookshelves left by favourite titles lent and never returned. Ex libris is northside richmond, virginias oldest bookshop, serving the community since 1989. Ex libris winston churchill ex libris, real vampires, cool books, vintage.
Bookplates are printed labels that indicate ownership of a book, and are usually affixed to the inside cover of a volume. 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. Ex libris pegasus ex libris, antique illustration, book illustration, locuciones. If you just like old books or visit libraries and leaf through their old books you will certainly see many of them. Bookplate definition of bookplate by the free dictionary. Bookplate, exlibris and anything related r bookplates. Also known as ex libris latin for out of the library of, bookplates have a long and intricate history. Ex libris by ross king meet your next favorite book. Ive found a few books there that have provided some great fodder for the blog.
Primrose hill press is proud to carry a selection of books on the ex libris bookplate and its important role in the history of libraries and private collections as well as the lineage of books in general. The traditional use of bookplates, begun in the 15th century, is to identify the owner of a book. Feel free to call us at 9373190067 local or 8664833830 toll free or email. The bookplate, or ex libris, is a label placed on the inside of the front cover of a book. As bookplates grew in popularity, many began collecting these personal works of. Nov 14, 2014 the home of the greatest collection of books on earth should have some spectacular bookplates on its shelves.
It represents a miniature art developed to adorn books and a convenient, individualized way for the books owner to be identified. Bookplate mania in america and england peaked from 1890 to about 1920. Sven gronberger old ex libris book plate sweden lighthouse ex libris, faro, suecia, ex librisfarosueciaplatoslibros. I was pleased when the invitation arrived and i saw that it was a book shower. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows.
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. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. Antique ex libris focus on thomas moring, engraver and heraldic artist thomas moring, a 19th century diesinker, gem engraver, heraldic artist and seal engraver was known to have been active from 1840 to 1900, appearing in records at an address in lincolns inn fields and then later in. Ex libris bookplates for vindictive bibliophiles on kickstarter. Ex libris bookplates range from the simple to the decorative and elaborate. Ex libris artists, bookplate artists from over all the world. Ex libris by antonin dolezal, czech republic, 1935. Ex libris anonymous handmade journals from vintage books.
Defined by the latin term ex libris, meaning of the book or bookplate, the bookplate uses miniature art to adorn hardcopy books and identify who they belong to. 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. Before opening ex libris, jim martinelli was a librarian for years. Antique book plates davidson galleries antique modern contemporary works on paper. See more ideas about ex libris, book plates, ruthven. The book plate label also called an ex libris is the custom of pastiing an ownership label in a book.