Moderne ex libris bookplates

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 bookplate stickers self adhesive book plate label gift for bibliophiles set of 20. New listing lowell city library ex libris bookplate circa 1912. Een label met een beeldmerk en je zelfgeschreven naam om in het boek te plakken met lijm.

Choose from thousands of designs or make your own today. Sometimes an exlibris seems to express the artists own artistic vision rather than the patrons personality. Info select options a106 bookplate with open book, candles and ex libris wording. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of miniature art. 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. Frank ivo van damme ex libris design woman with conch shell. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. A bookplate also known as exlibris is usually a small printed or decorative label pasted into a. 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. Allard pierson stichting, afdeling moderne literatuurwetenschap. Our purpose is to encourage the production, use, collecting, and study of bookplates.

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. 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. Ex libris bookplates range from the simple to the decorative and elaborate, the obscure or even bizarre and surreal. Antique book plates davidson galleries antique modern contemporary works on paper. There is even a bookplate society who know all there is to know about bookplates and the people who designed them or used them. 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. Ex libris bookplates for vindictive bibliophiles on kickstarter. 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. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and. Davidson galleries, scratchboard, ex libris, antique books, modern contemporary, art for kids, moose art, creatures, plates. Ex libris rubber stamp, bookplate stempel, personaliseert bibliotheek stempel. 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. See more ideas about ex libris, art and illustration.

A bookplateor, ex librisis a bookowners identification label that is usually pasted to. 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. John griffith jack london was an american novelist, journalist, and. So in 2012 we celebrated the societys 40th anniversary. A bookplate junkie on the basics of collecting ex libris. Custom bookplate labels are the perfect compliment to organize a library. 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. 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. Visualizza altre idee su ex libris, libri e pagine di copertina. Bookplate mania peaked in america and england from 1890 to about 1920. I buy, sell and exchange bookplates of good artistic quality.

Ex libris is a latin phrase that means from the books. 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. Posted in bloggers own, collector ex libris tagged bookplate, bookplates, customized, dragonfly, ex libris, insect. 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. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express ownership. 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. 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. However, in their modern form, they evolved from simple inscriptions in books which were common in europe in the middle ages, when various. Combine your words with our styles, shapes and colors, and add a photo or your art if you want. See more ideas about ex libris, library posters and pratt library.

Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris. Info select options a107 ex libris bookplate with child in flight on bird. For example, the english designer and illustrator pickford waller 18491930 created bookplates mostly for friends and relatives. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, are usually decorative, with artwork that is meaningful to the book owner. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of. Reaper bookplates from the collection of richard sica. The studio, friarsgate, jedburgh, roxburghshire td8 6bn, scotland. Her bookplates are covered in a sixpage article and checklist by the late brian north lee in contemporary international exlibris artists, portugal, 2005.

I didnt realize how popular these bookplates must have been, but i stumbled on a massive gallery of adultoriented bookplates and thats just a. Enkele exlibris uit het boek bookplates for libraries. They take pride in one of the largest collections of the world with about 450. If you might have some questions, you will find the answers here. Learn about national friends of libraries week and begin planning for next year. Excelmark from the library of personal hand embosser. Oct 17, 2016 this pinboard is a part of my virtual bookplate collection. So to say ex libris carrot top is to say from the library of carrot top. Reaper 5 thirteen bookplates from the collection of. Info select options a102 bookshelf design bookplate by owen wise. Antioch bookplate company reading in a canoe design 2003 new. Bookplates ex libris have been used for many centuries, particularly armorial bookplates. Corrections and index to ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson, british museum press, 2011. 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.

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. Keenan, i found the key to a bookplate or ex libris in my own collection. Bookplates are also historically know as ex libris, which is latin for from the library of or from the books of. The british museums new book showcases some of the many plates in their extensive collection. This book traces the fascinating evolution of bookplate design over time and across national boundaries, showcasing 100 key examples of ex libris art. Pin by alice c on book plates bookplate design, ex libris. The bookplates are printed on acid free, cream colored, nonglossy and selfadhesive paper. 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.

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. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. Transform your gifts into unforgettable memories with personalized bookplates and products from evermine. Personalized bookplate modern ex libris monogram set of 24. Bookplate mania in america and england peaked from 1890 to about 1920. Make offer 30 antioch publishing co self stick book plates ex libris from the library new. 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. 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. It is printed here on acid free, cream colored, nonglossy and selfadhesive paper. 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. Bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for home. The site is steadily growing and being updated, s o come back very often.

Jugendstil exlibris this study of bookplates arises from the late nineteenth century to early twentieth century art of the art nouveau. For more information on collecting bookplates and an incredible array of beautiful images, visit jaffes bookplate junkie blog. 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. 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. 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. An exlibris bookplate is a mark of ownership which the owner of a book sticks into the inside of the cover.

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. 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. Today the armorial coat of arms bookplate is out of fashion. It depicts a night scene with a woman bathing in a river. 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. Massachusetts historical society bookplate collection. The traditional use of bookplates, begun in the 15th century, is to identify the owner of a book. 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. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. See more ideas about hebrew text, book plates, ex libris. This small introductory book to the subject matter is jam packed with information and a fine research source. 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. Het exlibris is een eigendomsmerk dat in een boek wordt gekleefd, waardoor kan.

Ex librislocuciones latinaslibrary postersdavidson. Custom bookplates come in sets of 24, in a small envelope. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and bookplate. 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. Ex libris bookplates custom designs from medieval to. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. The production of a modern day bookplate is no longer restricted to ancient methods of production which needed engraving and letterpress printing.

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. Antioch bookplates ex libris for home, schools and libraries. 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. Frank ivo van dammes original linocut, ex libris design was created around 1970. Microscopical bookplates ex libris the mccrone group. Personalized bookplates most slightly foxed readers, we suspect, have some irritating gaps on their bookshelves left by favourite titles lent and never returned. Many bookplate designs will use the phrase ex libris as a text header or a design element. 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. A personal bookplate is an elegant and practical way of solving the problem and gives the book itself a special interest, identity and provenance.

They also make perfect gifts for a teachers lending library, college students bookcase, babys nursery bookshelf and are great for a home library. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Bookplates fell out of fashion as books became more common, less expensive and easier to replace. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british museum. Bookplates, sometimes called ex libris, have a long and interesting history. Find unique ex libris bookplates to make your book your own with zazzle. Bookplate specs this design is 4 inches high and 3 inches wide. The red underlining is mine, it highlights the names of some of.

This way everyone knows its your book from your personal library. Info select options a104 bookplate with emilie poulson poem. Go to the bookplate society to find details of the 2020 event and the online registration form. Pin by alice c on book plates bookplate design, ex. A handbook for exlibris collectors see other formats. Bookplates are those cool rectangular stickers that you attach to the endpapers of the front of a book and write your name on. 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. Resurrect the ancient tradition of the book curse in your own library with these whimsical yet delightfully grim bookplates.

The earliest examples date from the fifteenth century. His bookplate with arms of boyle impaling hamilton to commemorate his marriage in 1738 to margaret, the only daughter of john hamilton, esq. Some contain warnings against failure to return a book or hints of bad things that might befall a thief. 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. It will be custom printed with the name or text of your choice on nonglossy, selfadhesive paper with a peeloff backing. A modern bookplate with clean, bold initials, and name. Shipping is fast and we offer a 100% guarantee on all our products. 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.

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. Make offer antioch bookplate company reading in a canoe design 2003 new. Focus on international illustrated books and surrealism. 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 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. Personalized bookplate modern ex libris monogram, set of 24. Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates. 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.