Bookplate of oliver wendell holmes loc latin phrases, art of beauty. The ex libris collection consists of nineteenth and twentiethcentury bookplates from private and institutional libraries. 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. Ex libris bookplate stickers self adhesive book plate label gift for bibliophiles set of 20. 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. Find unique author bookplates to make your book your own with zazzle. George steiner was born in paris, france on april 23rd, 1929.
Ex librisart formsthis bookartistbooksprojectsbosslivroslog projects. See more ideas about ex libris, book art and books. 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. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. Apr 26, 2011 a bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Ex libris arte obscura beautiful book covers wood engraving book art art nouveau creations graphic design art prints 11c rvn 1969 i was a forward observer in the 101st, 30 years service i. Focus on bookplate artist amy sacker ex libris art. Henk willemse, artyou can find ex libris and more on our website. The dog illustration is cute as he guards those precious pages you peruse with joy.
Art nouveau jugendstil ex libris skeleton bookplate book plate paul hofer affixd. Letterpress cat ex libris bookplates acid free made in the usa. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and. Mr king is a marvelous researcher about ancient times in europe, and his storytelling and character development skills are weak. From that book and ex libris, i learned two things. May 23, 2011 a bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express ownership. Some authors resort to their printed ex libris plate, which they sign, as archur c. A bookplate junkie on the basics of collecting ex libris. Icos bookplate, signed by authors classic round sticker. The bookplates of 31 famous men the art of manliness.
Letterpress reading squirrel ex libris kids bookplates, made in the usa. Among the authors using this bookplate are john updike, tom clancy, art buchwald, and harold pinter. He was a frenchamerican literary critic, essayist, novelist, philosopher, and educator. Browse bookplates on sale, by desired features, or by customer ratings. The bookplate above is an example of an authorsigned bookplate, which is. Martin hopkinson, formerly curator of prints at the hunterian art gallery, university of glasgow, is an art critic and writer. See more ideas about ex libris, book art and pratt library. Growing in popularity, author signed bookplates are laidin loosely included in the book. Goodspeed also from boston in a series of short volumes dedicated to the work of ex libris designers of the day their 1903 study of the work of amy sacker carries no additional authors name and is entitled. Sep 29, 2015 understanding bookplates and how they affect book value september 29, 2015 vfb on book collecting 1 if you are fairly new to collecting, you may be thinking that bookplates, or exlibris from the library of, are simply labels pasted into the front cover, signifying ownership and establishing provenance. I tend to spend my time and energy searching for 18thcentury american ex libris, bookplates from the libraries of famous people from any country, and bookplates with jewish signs or symbols. Bookplate mania in america and england peaked from 1890 to about 1920.
Koloman moser pegasus poster ex libris pratt institute ex libris collection. Understanding bookplates and how they affect book value. No, not plates with images of books on them, or an open book holding a piece of toast. Anything written by brian north lee is carefully and lovingly researched. 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. Vintage book plates ex libris, mothers day art deco library labels oiseaux. Ex libris bookplates range from the simple to the decorative and elaborate, the obscure or. 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. Sometimes these selfadhesive bookplates for authors to sign are affixed stuck to a page in a book, usually the first free endpaper. Author signed bookplates for sale selfadhesive bookplates. A bookplate represents pride in the ownership of books. 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. Brenna yovanoff is another young adult fiction writer screen shot. Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates. Endlessly diverse and appealing, bookplates also called ex libris, latin for from the books of are small. Carvers 1911 book celebrating the bookplates of wellknown americans may be household names today, the text is still a fascinating source of interest to the modern ex libris collector and an excellent illustrated catalogue of bookplate. The plates feature finely detailed engraving and etching, and serve as outstanding examples of period book art and typography. 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.
Ive found a few books there that have provided some great fodder for the blog. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Whilst not all the famous names authors, poets, statesmen, theologians, orators, financiers and educationalists listed in clifford n. Shown in the photo here is a large bookplate created and signed by the author. Thistle bookplates personalized vintage book plates, scottish ex libris, gorgeous fathers day gift, art deco labels, heritage book plates oiseaux 5 out of 5 stars 1,530. A book containing a signed bookplate will increase the books value, but it will most often command a lesser price than a book thats been signed directly. These designs leave plenty of room for an autograph and personal. 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.
Bookplates typically bear a name, motto, device coatofarms. It is a miniature graphic art print developed to adorn books providing a convenient, individualized way for the books owner to be identified. See more ideas about ex libris, illustration and art. These botanical bird book plates are perfectly vintage inspired. Yes, everyone loves a good ex libris, and time was when no serious reader would be without onebut you couldnt just go slapping any old thing on your flyleaves. At its most basic, a bookplate is a slip of paper bearing the name of the books owner. 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.
These are some of the questions that we are frequently asked. Author of the awakened aura, the awakened psychic and the awakened dreamer, kala. 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. Ex libris arte obscura beautiful book covers wood engraving book art art nouveau creations graphic design art prints 11c rvn 1969 i was a forward observer in the 101st, 30 years service i love art, music, and america.
Bookplate artists and their customers have used this art form to identify their books since the 15th century, when books were rare and valuable. An author signed bookplate is a variation on the theme of a classic bookplate. See more ideas about ex libris, book art and illustration. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris. Yes, we provide bookplates to many authors to use for book signings or to sendread more. Funny laughing horse art custom bookplate square sticker. This is because a book which has come into contact with the author is most attractive to collectors. Three volumes, with volume two covering the eighteenth century. Dated book plates ex libris with a treatise on their origin and development by walter hamilton. Understanding bookplates and how they affect book value september 29, 2015 vfb on book collecting 1 if you are fairly new to collecting, you may be thinking that bookplates, or exlibris from the library of, are simply labels pasted into the front. If you later get the book signed by the author, you can then use the signed. 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.
Apr 15, 2016 yes, everyone loves a good ex libris, and time was when no serious reader would be without onebut you couldnt just go slapping any old thing on your flyleaves. Also known as ex libris, meaning from the library of, the bookplate has been gracing the inside front covers of books for centuries. The bookplate, or ex libris, is a label affixed to the inside front cover of a book. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express ownership. Many collectors have specialized topics and themes that they focus on. Bookplates for authors 101 may 4, 2016 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 thank you gift to their readers, so i thought it might be helpful to new authors and seasoned authors. Yes, we provide bookplates to many authors to use for book signings or to send to readers as a promotional item. The least expensive possibility is one of the border designs in the nonpersonalized category, m752np, m758np or n100np. Endlessly diverse and appealing, bookplates also called ex libris, latin for from the books of are small decorative labels to be pasted inside a book s cover to express personal ownership. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. These bookplates were known as exlibris, latin for, from the books of.
Other common bookplates are either blank, or with singleline or leafed, classical borders. 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. In a 1902 book called bookplates of today, wilbur macey stonewhose very name conjures many constipated nights with a musty tome by the. May 04, 2016 bookplates for authors 101 may 4, 2016 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 thank you gift to their readers, so i thought it might be helpful to new authors and seasoned authors. Creative teaching press infant6th grades name tag, poppin patterns stars, 2. Represented in the collection are prominent american bookplate artists such as william fowler hopson and joseph winfred spenceley, as well as. Jun 21, 2011 endlessly diverse and appealing, bookplates also called ex libris, latin for from the books of are small decorative labels to be pasted inside a book s cover to express personal ownership. 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. 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. Ex libris carries two stories throughout its length, one occurring about 40 years before the other.