Originating in their modern printed form in 16thcentury germany, where books were highly valuable and treasured, bookplates became an art form practiced. Ex libris definition, from the library of a phrase inscribed in or on a book before the name of the owner. Confessions of a common reader, a 1998 collection of essays by anne fadiman. Bookplate specs this design is 4 inches high and 3 inches wide. She was known for her intricate, penandink bookplate designs. At its most basic, a bookplate is a slip of paper bearing the name of the books owner. They are also sometimes known as ex libris, meaning from the library of. Bookplates have been designed by artists and engravers such as albrecht durer, thomas bewick, paul revere, kate greenaway, aubrey beardsley, marc chagall, m. The cyber journal of heraldic bookplates edited by j. One of the first bookplates was made by albrecht duerer for willibald pirkheimer c. Exlibrist definition of exlibrist by merriamwebster. Their first steps in the world of the bookplate have not gone unnoticed.
A handbook for exlibris collectors see other formats. Information about ex libris in the dictionary, synonyms and antonyms. The words ex libris are simply the use of latin to establish the ownership of the book. Durer and holbein designed and engraved a number of bookplates. Exlibris was a satisfying, and rewarding read for at least 300 of its 392 pages paperback edition. For the center choose open book, torch of learning, tree of knowledge or scales of justice. Veron won the graphia prize in the sintniklaas contest of 2009 and the symbolic. Ex libris with black cat by celeste gagnon scribbles and doodles ex libris ex libris il gatto nero ex libris from the library of. 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.
Ex libris synonyms, ex libris pronunciation, ex libris translation, english dictionary definition 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. It may be here pointed out that the term exlibris, used as a substantive exlibris written in one word in german found its origin in france. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. Information and translations of ex libris in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions. 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. A decorative label stuck inside a book with the owners name on it an ex libris bookplate can tell a lot about its history. But why are they so hard to find, asks mary leland. Dated bookplates ex libris, with a treatise on their origin and development classic reprint. Ex libris personalized handheld book or monogram embosser. About us bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris. Simple typographical bookplates are termed booklabels.
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. It will be custom printed with the name or text of your choice on nonglossy, selfadhesive paper with a peeloff backing. May 07, 2017 dated bookplates ex libris, with a treatise on their origin and development classic reprint hamilton, walter on. 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.
A bookplate, also known as exlibris latin, from the books of. More than 250,000 words that arent in our free dictionary. A bookplateor, ex librisis a bookowners identification label that is usually. Microscopical bookplates ex libris the mccrone group. Bookplates are decorative stickers that are placed on the inside cover of books to identify ownership. Ex librist definition is a collector of bookplates. So in 2012 we celebrated the societys 40th anniversary. 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. Oct 17, 2016 this pinboard is a part of my virtual bookplate collection. I buy, sell and exchange bookplates of good artistic quality. We are offering free shipping for all online orders during this time.
The bookplate, or ex libris, is a label affixed to the inside front cover of a book. Proper usage and audio pronunciation of the word ex libris. Hundreds of color and style combinations available. Ex libris definition of ex libris by the free dictionary. The bookplate, then, is simply a mark of possession that the booklover pastes in his books, usually on the inside of the front cover, to denote his ownership. Bookplates typically bear a name, motto, device, coatofarms, crest, badge, or any motif that relates to the owner of the book, or is requested by. Bookplates or ex libris meaning from the books of, are an ancient and elegant form of identifying the ownership of books. A bookplate is a small printed label which is adhered to a book, most often inside the front cover. Ex libris is a latin phrase that means from the books. Bookplate definition is a book owners identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book. Echo the cat celeste gagnon illustrations in honor of cat day be prepared to spend your time happily reading about your favorite felinewith that feline, of course, reading with you.
Bookplate definition of bookplate by the free dictionary. Three different designs per page with each marked ex libris, meaning from the library of. Ex libris definition of ex libris by merriamwebster. Among the most beautiful bookplates are the ones that have as their. Bookplates, labels, usually inside book covers, indicating the owner of the books. Traditionally, they are the printed labels pasted into books to show the name of the owner, whether to ensure that a borrowed book is returned or simply to mark the volume as ones own. The earliest ex libris with hebrew wording were made for nonjews. Designs are ex libris with eyeglasses and this book belongs to with from line, print on labels or paper.
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. So to say ex libris carrot top is to say from the library of carrot top. Mar 27, 2015 in 1893, egerton castle published the second edition of his book english book plates, ancient and modern, which studied the history of the design of bookplates, or ex libris, the decorative plates. Germany can be seen as the country of their origin, and a first dated bookplate is a woodcut by hildebrand brandenburg 1470. From the books definition of ex libris the meaning and definition of the expression ex libris relates to an inscription or label in a book indicating its ownership which is commonly referred to as a bookplate.
Escher, rockwell kent, leonard baskin, barry moser, and others. Bookplate meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Dated bookplates ex libris, with a treatise on their. Bookplates are also historically know as ex libris, which is latin for from the library of or from the books of. Ex libris definition is a book owners identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book. Yehiel explained to me that that was his fathers ex libris meir shalev. Ex libris book embosser emboss the title page and a predetermined inside page to personalize and safeguard your books with an embosser that says ex libris on the top and your name on the bottom.
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. Design your own high quality bookplates and book labels. She is known worldwide for her book, thermomicroscopy in the analysis of. Other bookplates have an image that is a visual pun on the name of the owner. Bookplates article about bookplates by the free dictionary.
Among the most beautiful bookplates are the ones that have as their theme the heraldic bearings of its owner. Other than the bookplate or exlibris, which is stamped or pasted inside a book, the supralibros is applied to the books cover. See more ideas about hebrew text, book plates, ex libris. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the cambridge dictionary editors or of cambridge university press or its licensors. The bookplate is usually of paper on which heraldic or other designs are engraved or printed. Exlibris synonyms, exlibris pronunciation, exlibris translation, english dictionary definition of exlibris. Bookplate definition of bookplate by merriamwebster. The ex libris bookstore is planning to remain open with reduced hours throughout the spring quarter, as the campus transitions to a virtualonly learning due to the coronavirus. Also known as ex libris, meaning from the library of, the bookplate has been gracing the inside front covers of books for centuries. Ex libris with black cat by celeste gagnon scribbles and doodles ex libris ex libris il gatto nero ex librisfrom the library of. Ex libris game, a party game ex libris group, an israeli software company that. I love historical fiction, particularly when, as in ross kings case, a mystery is involved.
Watch 30 antioch publishing co self stick book plates ex libris from the library new. 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. Theyre most commonly used to identify the books owner. As i pasted the ex libris sticker in the paperback, i wondered what ex libris means. Each book contains a bookplate and all the bookplates include a record of the price paid for the book. Proper usage and audio pronunciation of the word bookplate.
Exlibris definition of exlibris by the free dictionary. Welcome to bookplate ink, where we take pride in providing personalized bookplates to satisfied customers throughout the world. Meaning of ex libris the english meaning and translation of the latin phrase ex libris is as follows. I didnt realize how popular these bookplates must have been, but i stumbled on a massive gallery of adultoriented bookplates and thats just a. Book lovers have used these for centuries, not just to declare ownership of a book, but to enhance the beauty of their book collection.
Ex libris band, a dutch metal band ex libris bookshop, a swiss retail company ex libris, a 2000 episode of the television series charmed. 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. Information about bookplate in the dictionary, synonyms and antonyms. A printed piece of paper pasted on one of the pages of a book, most often on the inside front cover, showing ownership and thus deterring theft. As many include the text ex libris, which is latin for from the library of, bookplates are also known as exread more. Ex libris band, a dutch metal band ex libris bookshop, a swiss retail company ex libris, a 2000 episode of the television series charmedex libris. Dated bookplates ex libris, with a treatise on their origin and development classic reprint hamilton, walter on. Many very famous artists have enjoyed designing bookplates for themselves, or for others. You must there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one thats only in the merriamwebster unabridged dictionary start your free trial today and get unlimited access to americas largest dictionary, with. Most people who are familiar with the world of books will be familiar with bookplates. I have read many books involving english history, still, i feel exlibris painted a picture more vividly of life in the mid1600s. Each book contains a bookplate and all the bookplates include a record of the price. Ex libris bookplates range from the simple to the decorative and elaborate, the obscure or. Jun 10, 2015 as i pasted the ex libris sticker in the paperback, i wondered what ex libris means.
Many bookplate designs will use the phrase ex libris as a text header or a design element. Ex libris definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Information and translations of ex libris in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. A bookplate, also known as an ex libris or exlibrys. 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.
A bookplate also known as exlibris is usually a small printed or decorative label pasted into a. This way everyone knows its your book from your personal library. However, some bookplates are signed by the author, then affixed to the book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Bookplates typically bear a name, motto, device, coatofarms, crest, badge, or any motif that r. To learn more interesting words, join in the wondrous words wednesday meme, hosted by kathy at bermuda onion. For the center choose open book, torch of learning, tree of. A bookplate or book plate, as it was commonly styled until the early 20th c. Heres a big bunch of bookplates you can print off then paste or stick inside your favorite books, youll find a nice assortment of designs suitable for both children and grownups. 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 label bearing the owners name or other identification that is pasted usually on the inside cover of a. These examples are from the cambridge english corpus and from sources on the web. A bookplate, or ex libris meaning from the books of, is a small print or decorative label, usually produced as an engraving, for pasting inside the cover of a book. A label bearing the owners name or other identification that is pasted usually on the inside cover of a book.
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