The bookplates of 31 famous men ex libris of jack london author of call of the wild and white fang, was nicknamed the wolf, so its only appropriate that his bookplate features this fierce canine. A personal bookplate is an elegant and practical way of solving the problem and gives the book itself a special interest, identity and provenance. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british museum. It depicts a night scene with a woman bathing in a river. Choose from thousands of designs or make your own today. Corrections and index to ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson, british museum press, 2011. Personalized bookplate modern ex libris monogram set of 24. Hunt was a british modernist who also edited an avant. The traditional use of bookplates, begun in the 15th century, is to identify the owner of a book. Transform your gifts into unforgettable memories with personalized bookplates and products from evermine.
Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. Frank ivo van damme ex libris design woman with conch shell. Ex libris bookplates custom designs from medieval to. 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. In many parts of the world, bookplates are called ex libris from the latin meaning from the library of, this is one of the most common phrases you will see used in bookplates. A bookplateor, ex librisis a bookowners identification label that is usually pasted to. If you might have some questions, you will find the answers here. Focus on international illustrated books and surrealism. The production of a modern day bookplate is no longer restricted to ancient methods of production which needed engraving and letterpress printing. Bookplates are also historically know as ex libris, which is latin for from the library of or from the books of. Sometimes an exlibris seems to express the artists own artistic vision rather than the patrons personality. Our purpose is to encourage the production, use, collecting, and study of bookplates.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The red underlining is mine, it highlights the names of some of. Microscopical bookplates ex libris the mccrone group. Oct 17, 2016 this pinboard is a part of my virtual bookplate collection. Registration is now open for the 2020 fisae ex libris congress, being held at churchill college, cambridge, uk, from 12 to 16 august 2020. Ex libris is a latin phrase that means from the books. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, are usually decorative, with artwork that is meaningful to the book owner. Ex libris society catalogue of the sixth exhibition, 1897 a booklet devoted to the bookplates of elisha brown bird, by winfred porter truesdell, village press, new york, 1907. They also make perfect gifts for a teachers lending library, college students bookcase, babys nursery bookshelf and are great for a home library. Many countries have strong traditions of producing and using bookplates, you can find images of some of the best americanproduced bookplates at the website below it is also an interesting glimpse into the world of those people who are fanatical in their love of ex libris. Bookplates and ex libris are rightly admired today as miniature works of art allowing collectors to build an affordable collection of original and often signed art works in a variety of print techniques such as etching, woodblock, intaglio and aquatint.
His bookplate with arms of boyle impaling hamilton to commemorate his marriage in 1738 to margaret, the only daughter of john hamilton, esq. A modern bookplate with clean, bold initials, and name. As bookplate collecting gathered momentum in the late nineteenth century, the ex libris society was formed in london in 1891, and this interest was transplanted to australia by a small number of passionate collectors of bookplates largely in armorial form. The bookplates are printed on acid free, cream colored, nonglossy and selfadhesive paper. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership.
Ex libris bookplate stickers self adhesive book plate label gift for bibliophiles set of 20. A bookplate also known as exlibris is usually a small printed or decorative label pasted into a. The bookplate aubrey beardsley made for mr pollitt shows a nice fat naked lady with her bottom towards us, taking a book from a tray, and bookplates can easily have puns or jokes tucked away in the picture or the wording. Browse through the large assortment of antique, modern and contemporary exlibris in the auction listings of ex libris bookplates for sale and if you cant find. See more ideas about ex libris, art and illustration.
Info select options a107 ex libris bookplate with child in flight on bird. Packet of 20 of this classic bookplate with the latin words ex libris in beautiful calligraphy, first introduced by the antioch bookplate company in the 1950s. Bookplates typically bear a name, motto, device, crest, badge, or another motif that relates to the owner of the book, or is requested by the owner from an artist or designer. Aug 02, 2017 historically, bookplates generally featured heraldic themes but the more pictorial and calligraphic ones that developed in the late 19th century and 20th century are of particular visual interest. Ex libris bookplates for vindictive bibliophiles on kickstarter.
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. Ex libris for siegmund freud by bertold loffler, the design is based on oedipus king by sophocles and depicts oedipus and the sphinx 10 exlibris famosos listas literarias ex libris, meaning from the library of, or from the books of is a latin expression concerning the artform of bookplates stamps or. This book traces the fascinating evolution of bookplate design over time and across national boundaries, showcasing 100 key examples of ex libris art. Look through the first volume of the journal ex libris issued by the washington ex libris society and the american bookplate society 18961897, available via.
Jun 21, 2011 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. Excelmark from the library of personal hand embosser. Bookplate mania in america and england peaked from 1890 to about 1920. It will be custom printed with the name or text of your choice on nonglossy, selfadhesive paper with a peeloff backing. I didnt realize how popular these bookplates must have been, but i stumbled on a massive gallery of adultoriented bookplates and thats just a tiny percentage of the whole, youd have to think. I didnt realize how popular these bookplates must have been, but i stumbled on a massive gallery of adultoriented bookplates and thats just a. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of miniature art. Resurrect the ancient tradition of the book curse in your own library with these whimsical yet delightfully grim bookplates. 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. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and bookplate. Keenan, i found the key to a bookplate or ex libris in my own collection. But theres a long tradition of using them about four hundred years.
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. Personalized bookplate modern ex libris monogram, set of 24. Bookplates ex libris have been used for many centuries, particularly armorial bookplates. Bookplates fell out of fashion as books became more common, less expensive and easier to replace. 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. Anne fadiman isby her own admissionthe sort of person who learned about sex from her fathers copy of fanny hill, whose husband buys her 19 pounds of dusty books for her birthday, and who once found herself poring over her roommates 1974 toyota corolla manual because it was the only written material in the apartment that she had not read at least twice. Antique book plates davidson galleries antique modern contemporary works on paper.
For more information on collecting bookplates and an incredible array of beautiful images, visit jaffes bookplate junkie blog. Packet of 20 of this popular bookplate of a cat on top of a stack of books, which was introduced by the antioch bookplate company in the 1960s. If you dont want to wait that long time, an alternative can consist in asking the artist for adapting one of his free prints by adding the expression ex libris and your name. Pin by alice c on book plates bookplate design, ex. Een label met een beeldmerk en je zelfgeschreven naam om in het boek te plakken met lijm. Often referred to as an ex libris, a bookplate was a pictorial device, usually stamped in the front cover of a book and adorned with a name and creative illustrations, indicating one of lovecrafts bookplates, showing his beloved fanlight above the front door. So in 2012 we celebrated the societys 40th anniversary. Bookplate specs this design is 4 inches high and 3 inches wide. Shipping is fast and we offer a 100% guarantee on all our products.
Antioch bookplates ex libris for home, schools and libraries. However, in their modern form, they evolved from simple inscriptions in books which were common in europe in the middle ages, when various. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and. This way everyone knows its your book from your personal library. Frank ivo van dammes original linocut, ex libris design was created around 1970. This ex libris bookplate is printed upon thin laid paper and with full margins as published by van damme and is signed in the block with frank ivo van dammes characteristic monogramme. The british museums new book showcases some of the many plates in their extensive collection. Enkele exlibris uit het boek bookplates for libraries. Bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for home. 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. Info select options a104 bookplate with emilie poulson poem. Davidson galleries, scratchboard, ex libris, antique books, modern contemporary, art for kids, moose art, creatures, plates.
Custom bookplates come in sets of 24, in a small envelope. Browse through the large assortment of antique, modern and contemporary ex libris in the auction listings of ex libris bookplates for sale and if you cant find. Reaper 5 thirteen bookplates from the collection of. Find unique ex libris bookplates to make your book your own with zazzle. The studio, friarsgate, jedburgh, roxburghshire td8 6bn, scotland. 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.
Info select options a106 bookplate with open book, candles and ex libris wording. Her bookplates are covered in a sixpage article and checklist by the late brian north lee in contemporary international exlibris artists, portugal, 2005. Visualizza altre idee su ex libris, libri e pagine di copertina. The earliest examples date from the fifteenth century. Jugendstil exlibris this study of bookplates arises from the late nineteenth century to early twentieth century art of the art nouveau. A handbook for exlibris collectors see other formats. Growing up, i remember first encountering bookplates or the idea of them in my little golden books, such as the tawny scrawny lion shown at right. Bookplates, sometimes called ex libris, have a long and interesting history. Ex libris rubber stamp, bookplate stempel, personaliseert bibliotheek stempel. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. New listing lowell city library ex libris bookplate circa 1912. Bookplate mania peaked in america and england from 1890 to about 1920.
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. 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. 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. Make offer 30 antioch publishing co self stick book plates ex libris from the library new. Custom bookplate labels are the perfect compliment to organize a library.
Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates. Many bookplate designs will use the phrase ex libris as a text header or a design element. An exlibris bookplate is a mark of ownership which the owner of a book sticks into the inside of the cover. The ex libris text is latin for from the library of and is a popular addition to bookplates. Featured on oprahs o list, these archival, personalized bookplates boast a bevy of wonderful watercolor illustrations for men, women, and children. Ex librislocuciones latinaslibrary postersdavidson. This small introductory book to the subject matter is jam packed with information and a fine research source. Ex libris bookplates range from the simple to the decorative and elaborate, the obscure or even bizarre and surreal. Signed and dated 1987 by the artist in pencil just below the design, the reverse carries the studio stamp and the technique identification code x3 for linocut prints. Posted in bloggers own, collector ex libris tagged bookplate, bookplates, customized, dragonfly, ex libris, insect.
See more ideas about ex libris, library posters and pratt library. Ex libris fritz waerndorfer i could happily post things by the indefatigable koloman moser all the time but hes not exactly an unknown figure even if his work does get overshad. Bookplates are those cool rectangular stickers that you attach to the endpapers of the front of a book and write your name on. Today, with modern photomechanical methods, laser scanners, and. Often they show the family coat of arms or some particular area of interest to the owner. Learn about national friends of libraries week and begin planning for next year. Combine your words with our styles, shapes and colors, and add a photo or your art if you want. John griffith jack london was an american novelist, journalist, and. Allard pierson stichting, afdeling moderne literatuurwetenschap. They take pride in one of the largest collections of the world with about 450. So to say ex libris carrot top is to say from the library of carrot top. Reaper bookplates from the collection of richard sica. There is even a bookplate society who know all there is to know about bookplates and the people who designed them or used them.
Info select options a102 bookshelf design bookplate by owen wise. 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. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. Personalized bookplates most slightly foxed readers, we suspect, have some irritating gaps on their bookshelves left by favourite titles lent and never returned. It is printed here on acid free, cream colored, nonglossy and selfadhesive paper. Mede door deze opvattingen ondervindt het heraldisch exlibris bij een zeer. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of. Today the armorial coat of arms bookplate is out of fashion. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Go to the bookplate society to find details of the 2020 event and the online registration form. Massachusetts historical society bookplate collection. The site is steadily growing and being updated, s o come back very often. 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. Some contain warnings against failure to return a book or hints of bad things that might befall a thief.
Get your hands on great customizable ex libris stickers from zazzle. I buy, sell and exchange bookplates of good artistic quality. 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 usually a small printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. Pin by alice c on book plates bookplate design, ex libris. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express ownership. Antioch bookplate company reading in a canoe design 2003 new.
Risultati immagini per ex libris animals ex libris nail polish nail polish on warts ganymede before zeus another of those artists about whom detail remains tantalisingly remote if the web is your primary research tool. See more ideas about hebrew text, book plates, ex libris. For example, the english designer and illustrator pickford waller 18491930 created bookplates mostly for friends and relatives. Make offer antioch bookplate company reading in a canoe design 2003 new.
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