Secretary of the new zealand exlibris society what others are saying percy bookplate for violet wakelin, hon secretary of the. A label bearing the owners name or other identification that is pasted. A bookplate or ex libris, from the latin for from the books of is a small printed plate pasted inside the cover of a book signifying ownership. A digital bookplate at western libraries is an attractive digital crest, permanently linked to print and electronic book titles in western libraries online catalogue. The bookplate is a way for book owners to identify their books and perhaps. It has ancient origins, and was once so widespread that every book had its plate. The traditional use of bookplates, begun in the 15th century, is to identify the owner of a book. In looking through the list of canadian plates one can hardly help noticing the preponderance of professional men, of lawyers, judges of all kinds and degrees, doctors and clergymen. Ex libris is a site dedicated to those who love bookplates artists. I have always found that railway ex libris have been very desirable to both bookplate collectors as well as railway enthusiasts in canada, and the armorial bookplate shown below belonging to sir george stephen bt, is perhaps one of the most sought after ex libris in this category. Apr 26, 2019 i buy, sell and exchange bookplates of good artistic quality.
Goode wrote in three centuries of the american bookplate. A handbook for exlibris collectors walter hamilton on. Vintage, antioch bookplate company, sealed box of 50. In 1929, pynson printers published a limited printing of. 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. The project gutenberg ebook of bookplates, by edward almack. Ex libris is northside richmond, virginias oldest bookshop, serving the community since 1989. Heres a subtle, yet discriminating way to identify books, cds and dvds from your personal library, and a fun project for your family to work on together. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of. A bookplate, also known as ex libris from the latin for from the books of, is a. Other early ex libris are those of john elmsley, a diesinker of circa 1790, and of william dunbar, a queer old crest of circa 1800. My library is very personal and intimate, sharing many experiences within the books. Book plates from the balfour halevy special collections image.
See more ideas about ex libris, book plates, bookplate design. The title of this post is also the title of a book published in 1937 by pynson printers. Make offer ex libris book plates 12 self adhesive cat by if uk for books a million new. Biographies of librarians and information professionals in canada. See more ideas about erotica, ex libris and erotic art. 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.
It is our goal to provide books, audio and videos, and study material which promote and. See more ideas about ex libris, book art and prints. Mark all of your beloved novels so you know when someone borrows them they belong to you. Books were valuable possessions and the bookplate was. Ontariorelated lists acheter english books ex libris. Ex libris definition is a book owners identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book. A little while ago now i came into possession of several books that had bookplates in them, and this prompted me to become more interested in ex libris, labels, etc.
A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Bird bookplates personalized book plates ex libris etsy. The ex libris association is the canadian national association of persons interested in historical and current issues about archives. Our popular bookplate ex libris labels are the perfect gift for book lovers, children and teachers alike. This is a gallery of bookplates ex libris and booksellersbookbinders. Trieste publishing has a massive catalogue of classic book titles. On pages 50 and 51, where we are among the french ex libris, may be seen at one glance some halfdozen plates, which all happen to illustrate what is a marked eyesore in many bookplates, but has not. When ordering a new bookplate, an owner usually had additional copies made for exchange purposes. Vintage, sealed box of 50, ex librisnever opened or usedin original package with gold trim more designs available 352949163344. Antioch bookplates black cat on three books ex libris cream parchment vintage.
Info select options a107 ex libris bookplate with child in flight on bird. Ex libris both as a hobby and as an art form now have a presence on the world wide web. Bookplates were used primarily by welltodo folks who had the money to afford large personal libraries. These are the type of bookplate i often see sitting in shoe boxes at book fairs. Favorite add to editable bookplates, printable bookplates, hydrangea theme, bookworm gift, book club gift kimberlyouimet. I do not have any bookplates myself, but i would not hesitate to add them if i had some. This book plates are attractive, of a useful size, easy to peel off from sturdy backing and at a nice price.
See more ideas about book plates, ex libris, book art. Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, are usually decorative, with artwork that is meaningful to the book. Bookplate labels in all types of themes for adults, kids, libraries and more. B211 bookplate with gnome walking, nonpersonalized. Product description one of two gnome or troll designs drawn by john huchthausen, an artist trained in architecture and religious art who created many designs for antioch bookplate company in the early. Book library at the university of toronto, toronto, ontario, canada, m5s 1a5. Exlibris violet wakelin the bookplate designed by w. Bookplates, also known by the term exlibris, evolved over centuries from simple inscriptions to printed woodcuts to an artistic medium that has.
Info select options a108 cat and owner by fireplace bookplate. Bookplate definition of bookplate by the free dictionary. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. 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. Germans also use the name ex libris, and in france the latin expression ex. Ex libris stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. Lake erie, lake huron, lake superior, lake ontario, lake agassiz, lake simcoe, lake saint clair, wilcox lake, list of lakes of. Book plates ex libris the book plate is an intelligent and elegant way of personalising your books. Labels with emblematic designs, with references to the names of the owners of the books in which they are inserted. Ex libris definition of ex libris by merriamwebster. Ex libris publishing corporation is a small group of educators and artists devoted to improving education in canada. Vintage box set of 50 ex libris book plate antioch bookplate company usa.
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