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Is a short piece by the artist peter ford that takes issue with one of the aspects of the definition of ex libris discussed in the. The bookplate is affixed to the inside, front cover of a book, published in 1921. Of this kind the bestdefined english genre may be recalled. 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. 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. The bookplate, or ex libris, is a label placed on the inside of the front cover of a book. Ex libris bookplates range from the simple to the decorative and elaborate, the obscure or. Defined by the latin term ex libris, meaning of the book or bookplate, the bookplate uses miniature art to adorn hardcopy books and identify who they belong to. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. Bookplate article about bookplate by the free dictionary. The bookplate, or ex libris, is a label affixed to the inside front cover of a book. 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. Dated book plates ex libris with a treatise on their origin and development by walter hamilton.
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Nonpersonalized bookplates in packets of 20 and larger quantities. Early rich book owners commissioned artists to make the first bookplates using the persons family coat of arms or emblems. Ex libris definition of ex libris by merriamwebster. Bookplates article about bookplates by the free dictionary. 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. Bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for home. Choose from thousands of designs or make your own today. 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. A label bearing the owners name or other identification that is pasted usually on the inside cover of a book. It is a miniature graphic art print developed to adorn books providing a convenient, individualized way for the books owner to be identified. 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.
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Information and translations of bookplate in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Last year i had a solo exhibition in dongguan art museum near guangzhou and this included 22 of my bookplates which were subsequently purchased by the museum. Buy book plates and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. 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. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and. Ive found a few books there that have provided some great fodder for the blog. The bookplates of 31 famous men theres an antique bookstore in montpelier, vt that i always visit whenever we make a trip out to the green mountain state. The phrase wees u zelf is dutch, meaning be yourself. 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. Oct 21, 2011 thats part of the reason why i found ex libris.
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