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. Finding aid processed by archives and special collections library, vassar college libraries. Bookplates typically bear a name, motto, device coatofarms. 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.
The black and white illustrations in this and all collections are remastered for our equipment to ensure the sharpest prints. Ex libris, vintage posters, vintage art, locuciones latinas. Entry for bookplates 1911 encyclopedia britannica one of 8 bible encyclopedias freely available, this resource contained over 40 million words in nearly 40,000 articles written by 1,500 respected authors. Assortment historical bookplates collection black and white book plates. Bookplate estate vintage ex libris labels artful book plates tree woodcut. Featured on oprahs o list, these archival, personalized bookplates boast a bevy of wonderful watercolor illustrations for men, women, and children. An illustrated handbook for collectors and booklovers in this little monograph an attempt has been made to trace the history of womens plates and to give some account of those exlibris which seem to call for special attention, either from the interest attached to the owners, or for the intrinsic merit of the designs. Info select options a104 bookplate with emilie poulson poem.
Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and bookplate. Octopus, book bins, book labels, ex libris, book worms. Info select options a107 ex libris bookplate with child in flight on bird. A bookplate, also known as exlibris latin, from the books of.
The opqs of ex libris universum american institute of physics. 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. In part five of our abc blog series, we continue to explore the wenner collection using vocabulary defined in john carter and nicholas barkers classic book, abc for book collectors. A bookplate junkie on the basics of collecting ex libris collectors. Just click on the image to bring up the largest size. An illustrated handbook for collectors and booklovers 1895, 368 pages. Bookplates, ex libris, numerous classic bookplate designs.
Exlibris 77 rare vintage books on dvdrom, bookplates, book. More than 50 national societies of exlibris collectors exist, grouped into an international federation of exlibris societies fisae which organizes worldwide. We print bookplates with custom artwork for a unique look. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your. Thus an exlibrary copy of a book is usually priced lower than a nonexlibrary copy simply because it. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris. Orange butterfly bookplates personalized self adhesive stickers for books from the library of labels set of 10.
Ex libris bookplates range from the simple to the decorative and elaborate, the obscure or. 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. George steiner is the person for whom designers will prepare the ex libris prints. Early in 1891, a few bookplate collectors met in london to establish the ex libris society, and, at the end of the first year, the society had 300 members, and began publishing its journal of the ex libris society.
Shop vintage ex libris bookplate stickers created by vintagevariety. Click on the following links which will direct you to the right page. Info select options a106 bookplate with open book, candles and ex libris wording. Free printable vintage bookplates the graphics fairy. Other ex libris collectors look at book ownership rather than the artist who created the bookplate for example, an ex libris from the personal books of charlie chaplin, sir arthur conan doyle or charles dickens. 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. Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates. The study of and the taste for collecting bookplates hardly date farther back than the year 1860. Exlibris 77 rare vintage books on dvdrom, bookplates, book plate art. 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. 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. Ex libris for francis marion crawford at davidson galleries bookplate of francis marion crawford artist. Assorted flowers e vintage bookplate adolphe millot artwork art prints, giclee. 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.
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. Represented in the collection are prominent american bookplate artists such as william fowler hopson and joseph winfred spenceley, as well as. Exlibris 77 rare vintage books on dvdrom, bookplates.
Older antioch lot bookplates book plates 10 pc ex libris cat kitten on 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. A collection of masonic bookplates or exlibris by brother. 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. Bookplates can be personalized with the text and font of your choice. 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. Vintage box set of 50 ex libris book plate antioch bookplate company usa. Ex libris for francis marion crawford at davidson galleries. Entry for book plates 1911 encyclopedia britannica one of 8 bible encyclopedias freely available, this resource contained over 40 million words in nearly 40,000 articles written by 1,500 respected authors. We invite the finest artists in the world to celebrate george steiner for his work, his vision, his books through a personal ex libris. So in 2012 we celebrated the societys 40th anniversary.
The plates feature finely detailed engraving and etching, and serve as outstanding examples of period book art and typography. Details about exlibris 77 rare vintage books on dvdrom, bookplates, book plate art. Whatever your own specialization, this website is a place to share our love of ex libris through images and historical articles. Stickers, sticker paper, octopus, book bins, book labels, ex libris, book worms. Trieste publishing has a massive catalogue of classic book titles. Our bookplate competition serves as a tribute to this great man of letters. Vintage floral bookplates set of five colorful flower garden ex libris. A bookplate junkie on the basics of collecting ex libris. Your inscription and artwork are prepared by a graphic designer, and printed on a world class press to premium paper, trimmed to size, and p ackaged in a boxed kit that includes your set of custom bookplates with adhesive of your choice, applicator, and instructions. Printed on high quality, acidfree, selfadhesive paper. Modern book plates and their designers 1898, 97 pages. O is for offsetthe accidental transfer of ink from a printed page or illustration to an adjacent page.
Personalized classic bookplate with vintage grey ship illustration. The complete library of book plates historic books, periodicals, and classic literature 57 books and publications included on. Today we are highlighting the letters, o, p, and q. An illustrated handbook for collectors and book lovers 1895, 368 pages.
Included, are books concerning the history and collection of exlibris, studies of bookplates by specific artists and from different. Cake toppers signs tabletop signs seating charts bunting flags candles mason jars plates napkins table card holders. Many collectors have specialized topics and themes that they focus on. We will be shipping once a week until covid19 abates which means it will be a longer turnaround time than usual. Our aim is to provide readers with the highest quality reproductions of fiction and nonfiction literature that has stood the test of time. Info select options a102 bookshelf design bookplate by owen wise. Ex libris stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and. Most of us have several, or dozens thats me of cookbooks in their collection.
Modern bookplates and their designers 1898, 97 pages. A handbook for ex libris collectors 1892, 192 pages. Your inscription and artwork are prepared by a graphic designer, and printed on a world class press to premium paper, trimmed to size, and p. To cultivate the spirit of friendship and mutual helpfulness among collectors and designers of bookplates. A handbook for exlibris collectors see other formats. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. See more ideas about ex libris, book art and pratt library. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a. Today im offering a fun free printable of some antique bookplatesive made them in a couple of different colors for you. May 01, 2011 containingas advertisedseveral dozen vintage artistic bookplates by prominent printmakers and engravers albrecht durer included. Bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for home. Reasonably priced, starting at quantities of 50 for custom bookplates.
Letterpress reading squirrel ex libris kids bookplates, made in the usa. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. Corrections and index to ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson, british museum press, 2011. Sep 22, 2009 today im offering a fun free printable of some antique bookplates ive made them in a couple of different colors for you.
Dedicated to the collection of ex libris prints, bookplate art and other rare personalized book labels, as well as listings of ex libris bookplates for sale. Historical bookplates collection black and white book plates doornumber9. Arthur jacobson and his book plates 1903, 22 pages. Bookplates for sale in uk 48 secondhand bookplates. Nonpersonalized bookplates in packets of 20 and larger quantities. Now and then customers and visitors of this website, in particular starting collectors, are asking questions on some aspects of collecting bookplates. Oct 05, 2014 if youve taken up rare book collecting, youve probably encountered the phrase exlibrary copy or seen the shorthand exlib in a book description. Moon garden personalized bookplates vintage book plates ex libris, mothers day art deco library labels oiseaux. Exlibris palette art school toronto, thornhill, concord. 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. Aug 07, 2019 in part five of our abc blog series, we continue to explore the wenner collection using vocabulary defined in john carter and nicholas barkers classic book, abc for book collectors.
Exlibris bookplate collection special collections images. The ex libris collection consists of nineteenth and twentiethcentury bookplates from private and institutional libraries. Collectors have varied reactions to the exlibrary copy, and its important to make an informed decision before you add exlibrary copies to your own personal library. 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. Vaclav polivka czech bookplate for antonin kodese, c. A handbook for exlibris collectors 1892, 192 pages. The opqs of ex libris universum american institute of. I think the green ones would be pretty in garden books. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The bookplates of william fowler hopson classic reprint. A handbook for exlibris collectors walter hamilton on. Collected together on dvdrom for the first time, in digital format we present 77 rare, vintage books concering the art of the book plate.
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