A bookplate, also known as exlibris latin, from the books of. A bookplate, also known as an ex libris or exlibrys. Looking for online definition of bookplate or what bookplate stands for. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. A bookplate is a label, usually personalized, that is pasted on the inside cover of a book. A label identifying the owner of a book in which it is pasted. 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. Even though from the middle of the century, the exlibris proper became quite popular, the earliest known american example of a bookplate, is the plain printed label of stephen daye, the massachusetts printer of the bay psalm book, 1642. It is also known as ex libris, meaning from the library of. Other bookplates have an image that is a visual pun on the name of the owner.
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. You can submit cameraready artwork with all graphics and text included, sized to the fit the bookplate, or you can submit a logo or other artwork and have us set up the text of your choice. A bookplate is sometimes called an ex libris in reference to the latin inscription meaning from the books of found on most examples. A label, placed upon or in a book, showing its ownership or its position in a library. They are a common form of wording on the label and many people refer to them as ex libris, rather than bookplates. Confessions of a common reader, a 1998 collection of essays by anne fadiman. Sep 27, 2019 a bookplate is sometimes called an ex libris in reference to the latin inscription meaning from the books of found on most examples. Ex libris rubberstamp, bookplate stamp, personalizes library stamp, gift for dad, custom book rubber stamp, ex libris stamp sbook103 thestamppress 5 out of 5 stars 2,360. The bookplates of 31 famous men the art of manliness. By the bed there was a bookcase with old french novels, leftbehind frederick forsyths, odd leatherbound volumes. Provenance through bookplates or book labels rare books digest. They are also sometimes known as ex libris, meaning from the library of. Info select options a107 ex libris bookplate with child in flight on bird. However, some bookplates are signed by the author, then affixed to the book.
Sometimes called ex libris because this latin phrase meaning from the books of. Bookplates article about bookplates by the free dictionary. A bookplate would often have the words ex libris printed on them, along with the owners name. See more ideas about ex libris, book plates, ruthven.
Ex libris definition, from the library of a phrase inscribed in or on a book before the name of the. Provenance through bookplates or book labels rare books. 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. An ex libris bookplate is a paper label that has been designed to be pasted into the books owned by a particular person or institution. An exlibris book usually has a bookplate a small print of artwork pasted inside the cover that features the owners name or initials. Other than the bookplate or exlibris, which is stamped or pasted inside a book, the supralibros is applied to the books cover. Most people who are familiar with the world of books will be familiar with bookplates. The idea of having an ex libris may have originated with the designer. The type of bookplate youre referring to is a print that was originally part of a book.
Bookplate definition is a book owners identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book. Apr 26, 2011 a bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Exlibris meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. The bookplate is usually of paper on which heraldic or other designs are engraved or printed. Ex libris game, a party game ex libris group, an israeli software company that. The earliest known examples of printed bookplates probably originated in germany in the mid15th century.
A label bearing the owners name or other identification that is pasted usually on the inside cover of a book. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. See more ideas about ex libris, book art and prints. Bookplate ink has also printed designs with custom artwork for baby showers, weddings, corporate events and school birthday clubs. 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. Aug 23, 2017 a bookplate would often have the words ex libris printed on them, along with the owners name. Most of the time bookplates include the latin phrase, ex libris.
Ex libris definition is a book owners identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book. Ex libris definition of ex libris by merriamwebster. At first, most bookplates were designed to safeguard the chattel of barons and nobles. Ex libris band, a dutch metal band ex libris bookshop, a swiss retail company ex libris, a 2000 episode of the television series charmed. You can see the example from the video right of the bookplate that belonged to reverend clement mitchell from prince edward island in canada. The bookplate is usually of paper on which heraldic or other designs are. Theyre most commonly used to identify the books owner. The words ex libris are simply the use of latin to establish the ownership of the book. A bookplate is a small print or a label, which is adhered to a book, most often inside the front cover.
Many bookplate designs will use the phrase ex libris as a text header or a design element. Ex libris definition, from the library of a phrase inscribed in or on a book before the name of the owner. The bookplate, then, is simply a mark of possession. Info select options a104 bookplate with emilie poulson poem.
In other words, the meaning of ex libris is, this book came from so and sos. Information and translations of bookplate in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. A latin phrase meaning from the library of, used to mean a bookplate. Info select options a108 cat and owner by fireplace bookplate. Bookplate article about bookplate by the free dictionary.
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. Meaning of ex libris the english meaning and translation of the latin phrase ex libris is as follows. Here are some links to some cool looking bookplates on amazon. Guaranteed original would mean that it is guaranteed to have come out of the particular book in which it was published, and is not a copy. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of. Bookplate definition, a label bearing the owners name and often a design, coat of arms, or the like, for pasting on the front end paper of a book.
Even though from the middle of the century, the ex libris proper became quite popular, the earliest known american example of a bookplate, is the plain printed label of stephen daye, the massachusetts printer of the bay psalm book, 1642. Products archive bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex. Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents. Bookplate definition of bookplate by the free dictionary. Dictionary of unfamiliar words by diagram group copyright 2008 by diagram visual. 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. Bookplate definition of bookplate by merriamwebster. 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. 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. Ex libris definition of ex libris by the free dictionary. Durer and holbein designed and engraved a number of bookplates.
It is printed here on acid free, cream colored, nonglossy and. We share some of the most beautiful and interesting here. The earliest known example, dated to 1480, is the bookplate of hilprand brandenburg, a carthusian monk. Ex libris definition and meaning collins english dictionary. A bookplate is a small printed label which is adhered to a book, most often inside the front cover. Info select options a106 bookplate with open book, candles and ex libris wording. A bookplate that identifies the owner of the book into which it is pasted. A brief history of personalized bookplates literary hub. Oct 14, 2019 a bookplate that identifies the owner of the book into which it is pasted. A bookplate also known as exlibris is a printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on. Used to describe something that was libris, but isnt libris anymore.
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