Collecting ex libris book plates

The bookplate, or ex libris, is a label affixed to the inside front cover of a book. In the past time, they used to represent arms, crowns, symbols, etc. Ex libris book plates commencing march 30th 1925, pictures collection, politzer provenance file, state library of victoria. Anything written by brian north lee is carefully and lovingly researched. A number of societies for bookplate collectors were established near the close of the nineteenth century. What is the meaning of c3, c5, x2 and so on in the description of a bookplate. The ex libris plate pictured at top of page was customprinted. Ruthven deane bookplate collection, library of congress, prints and photographs division. Consequently, you can find thousands of bookplate examples online. We print bookplates with custom artwork for a unique look. A brief history of personalized bookplates literary hub. Printed on high quality, acidfree, selfadhesive paper. Bookplates, almost as old as or printed exlibris, books.

Journal on a budget, video 25, diy book plates, tutorial. From earliest times, people have indicated their ownership of texts with a variety of marks. Bookplate collecting is a surprisingly robust hobby filled with passionate enthusiasts. A strange choice of words perhaps, but that is my gut feeling. A bookplate junkie on the basics of collecting ex libris. An illustrated handbook for collectors and booklovers see other formats. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. See more ideas about ex libris, book art and illustration. To give you a taste of the rich variety of designs, weve highlighted bookplates from famous and notable men from history. About 85 jewish bookplates ex libris and eleven books and booklets about bookplates. Whatever your own specialization, this website is a place to share our love of ex libris through images and historical articles. Three volumes, with volume two covering the eighteenth century. The earliest known example, dated to 1480, is the bookplate of hilprand brandenburg, a carthusian monk. A bookplate represents pride in the ownership of books.

In the early 1500s, albrecht durer and other german engravers and printmakers began to create highly decorative bookplates, often featuring armorial devices and coats of arms for wealthy. A corrected and slightly enlarged version of the original 1880 publication. The earliest german bookplates are woodcuts, most of which are. Today, if there are even 200 bookplate collectors in the united states i would be very surprised. George steiner was born in paris, france on april 23rd, 1929. Sep 27, 2019 though the golden age of bookplate collecting came to a close after the 1920s, ex libris are still popular in circles where book lovers may be found. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and. Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates. The plates feature finely detailed engraving and etching, and serve as outstanding examples of period book art and typography. Bookplates, sometimes called ex libris, have a long and interesting history. Info select options a108 cat and owner by fireplace bookplate design. See more ideas about ex libris, book art and prints.

The collection comprises both armorial and pictorial designs by such noted designers as carl oscar borg, edwin d. Vassar college library, ex libris with reproduction of wood engraving of library by ruzicka. 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. Personal and institutional bookplates from america, australia, canada, england, and germany. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of. Adhesives used on bookplates are often not acidfree and can damage the page to which its attached, as well as facing pages, subtracting even more. Acquisition information bookplate collection acquired through gifts of adelaide underhill, charles gordon post and harry j. Bookplates bear a motif relating to the books owner, such as a device coatof. A bookplate junkie on the basics of collecting ex libris collectors. A bookplate or exlibris, is a printed engraved label that you paste in the inside front cover of your books to indicate that they are yours. We strive to update our catalogue with new pieces several times a month. 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. The librarys bookplate collection contains over 1,300 bookplates and includes a wide variety of graphic and illustrative styles, both color and.

Elizabeth robins pennell collection library of congress. Bookplate mania in america and england peaked from 1890 to about 1920. Info select options a107 ex libris bookplate with child in flight on bird. Our purpose is to encourage the production, use, collecting, and study of bookplates. From a collection of book plate designs, by louis rhead, boston, exlibris of maxim gorky sources.

Letterpress cat ex libris bookplates acid free made in the usa. Oct 02, 2018 for more book collecting 101 information. Apr 26, 2011 a bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Dated book plates ex libris with a treatise on their origin and development by walter hamilton. Palestine and europe, late 19th till mid20th century. A bookplate or ex libris, is a printed engraved label that you paste in the inside front cover of your books to indicate that they are yours.

Massachusetts historical society bookplate collection. Many artists, some famous such as william hogarth, aubrey beardsley and john piper, have designed bookplates, and many significant people e. Now everyone has more creative time to design a superb ex libris for the tribute to george steiner 19292020. 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. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, have since the 15th century been placed in books to declare ownership. Bookplates can be personalized with the text and font of your choice. Bookplates or exlibris the insect collectors forum. A106 bookplate with open book, candles and ex libris wording.

So in 2012 we celebrated the societys 40th anniversary. Apr 28, 2014 bookplate collecting is a surprisingly robust hobby filled with passionate enthusiasts. It seems that at some point, marcia noyes had advertised in the maryland medical journal that she was collecting bookplates, and many people responded. Samuel pepys and rudyard kipling have used them, but a personal bookplate has been available to anyone owning a library and wishing to place in. The bookplate collection, part i recently, as i was searching the archives, i came across a box of bookplates which had been collected during the early 1900s. The study of and the taste for collecting bookplates hardly date farther back than the year 1860. Bookplates have been designed by artists and engravers such as albrecht durer, thomas bewick, paul revere, kate greenaway, aubrey beardsley, marc chagall, m. Endlessly diverse and appealing, bookplates also called ex libris, latin for from. The first real impetus was given by the appearance of a guide to. As long as readers take pride in their libraries, the impulse to personalize their contents will prevail.

Walter hamilton in his book french bookplates, dates the first french ex libris to 1574, which reads, ex bibliotheca caroli albosii e. The first bookplate collectors society in the united states was founded in washington, d. Jun 21, 2011 this book traces the fascinating evolution of bookplate design over time and across national boundaries, showcasing 100 key examples of ex libris art. Microscopical bookplates ex libris the mccrone group.

Exlibris or the mark of possession of books, by benoit junod. 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. Finding aid processed by archives and special collections library, vassar college libraries. Two excellent reference books about dated bookplates are. A bookplate is sometimes called an ex libris in reference to the latin inscription meaning from the books of found on most examples.

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. Escher, rockwell kent, leonard baskin, barry moser, and others. 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. 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.

Exlibris bookplate collection special collections images. 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. She seems to have been collecting bookplates as early as 1917, and the collection contains her notes about bookplate collections and sources, as well as a few notes from correspondents sending along their bookplates for her collection. The bookplates of 31 famous men the art of manliness. Represented in the collection are prominent american bookplate artists such as william fowler hopson and joseph winfred spenceley, as well as. It is a miniature graphic art print developed to adorn books providing a convenient, individualized way for the book s owner to be identified. Collection of personal and institutional bookplates, primarily american and british, compiled by ruby v.

The exlibris, or bookplate, emerged along with printing in germany in the late 15th century exlibris can take a number of forms. This work, highly interesting from many points of view, established what. This is the same year as the first english bookplate, that of sir nicholas bacon father of francis bacon. Our artshop has a vast catalogue of exlibris bookplates, all ordered by artist. The fabulous woodcut design bookplate above was found in a 1935 edition of the plays of anton chekhov. Bookplates, also known as exlibris, have since the 15th century been placed in books to declare ownership. Bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for home. Ex libris rediscovering bookplates the heritage portal. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. For any additional information you can contact us using our contactform. The ex libris, or bookplate, emerged along with printing in germany in the late 15th century. Somehow, knowing precisely when a bookplate was engraved is very orderly and comforting.

Collection of bookplates donated by the brooklyn museum bkp 33 particularly in the late 19th and early 20th century, the exchange value of bookplates began to supplement and even supersede their use value. A collection of masonic bookplates or exlibris by brother. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris. Benoit junods advice to a beginner collector and at the same site is the fisae list of symbols for techniques used in printed exlibris.

Ex libris bookplate stickers self adhesive book plate label gift for bibliophiles set of 20. The ex libris collection consists of nineteenth and twentiethcentury bookplates from private and institutional libraries. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. Nonpersonalized bookplates in packets of 20 and larger quantities. Is it important that a bookplate is signed by the artist. Reasonably priced, starting at quantities of 50 for custom bookplates. At first, most bookplates were designed to safeguard the chattel of barons and nobles. 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. An illustrated handbook for collectors and book lovers see other formats. See more ideas about ex libris, book art and painting edges.

Featured on oprahs o list, these archival, personalized bookplates boast a bevy of wonderful watercolor illustrations for men, women, and children. We hope that, viewing the often beautiful art pieces, you can make a choice. Dated bookplates ex libris with a treatise on their origin and development by walter hamilton. 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.