The bookplates of 31 famous men the art of manliness. Bookplates are a declaration of ownership placed inside the front cover of a book. Bookplates, also known as exlibris, have since the 15th century been placed in. A bookplate also known as exlibris is usually a small printed or decorative label. The custom has been in vogue for more than a century.
The ex libris, or bookplate, emerged along with printing in. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. 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 database contains thousands of high quality book plate images. Ernest hemingways depicts two scenes related to his writings. It is a miniature graphic art print developed to adorn books providing a convenient, individualized way for the books owner to be identified. Someone seeking a highly personalized ex libris could commission one directly from an artist. Escutcheon parted per fess, upper part or gold charged with an eagle displayed sable black, lower part paly of six gules red and argent silver, charged with a. Someone seeking a highly personalized exlibris could commission one directly from an artist. 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.
It will be custom printed with the name or text of your choice on nonglossy, selfadhesive paper with a peeloff backing. Massachusetts historical society bookplate collection. We will be shipping once a week until covid19 abates which means it will be a longer turnaround time than usual. Bookplate collection acquired through gifts of adelaide underhill, charles gordon post and harry j. Click on the following links which will direct you to the right page. Often collectors would have several personal designs just for the purpose of trading with others see the bannerman examples below. Ex libris is a latin phrase that means from the books.
Warner continued, we have no collection here, and f. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and bookplate. The bookplate, or ex libris, is a label affixed to the inside front cover of a book. Antioch bookplates ex libris for home, schools and libraries. An international society of collectors, bibliophiles, artists and others dedicated to promoting bookplate study. The earliest known examples of printed bookplates are german, and date from the 15th century. Bookplate collecting bookplate collecting began in the 19th century and most collections were built through the exchange of duplicate pieces. Now and then customers and visitors of this website, in particular starting collectors, are asking questions on some aspects of collecting bookplates. 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. Today, ex libris are conceived and created for real use in libraries, but are often also smallformat art prints, collected worldwide. Bookplate by joseph sattler, circa 1895 ex libris, book. Massachusetts historical society bookplate collection, 1685.
Acquisition information bookplate collection acquired through gifts of adelaide underhill, charles gordon post and harry j. 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. Bookplates, sometimes called ex libris, have a long and interesting history. Understanding bookplates and how they affect book value. For more information on collecting bookplates and an incredible array of beautiful images, visit jaffes bookplate junkie blog. 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 reflections of the owners personality and aspirations. I didnt realize how popular these bookplates must have been, but i stumbled on a massive gallery of adultoriented bookplates and thats just a. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels.
The john johnson collection website is worth visiting, to see an interesting virtual exhibition of trade cards and other ephemera. Contact the artist of your choice and ask him to make an exlibris on your name. Journal on a budget, video 25, diy book plates, tutorial. 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. Bookplates from the libraries of the rich and famous from uva magazine on vimeo. Sep 29, 2015 understanding bookplates and how they affect book value september 29, 2015 vfb on book collecting 1 if you are fairly new to collecting, you may be thinking that bookplates, or exlibris from the library of, are simply labels pasted into the front cover, signifying ownership and establishing provenance. 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.
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. Corrections and index to ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson, british museum press, 2011. The study of and the taste for collecting bookplates hardly date farther back than the year 1860. Because many of them include the latin phrase ex libris from the books of, sometimes bookplates are also referred to as ex libris. Bookplates or exlibris the insect collectors forum. Bookplates typically bear a name, motto, device, crest, badge, or another motif that relates to the owner of the book, or is requested by the owner from an artist or designer. Many collectors have specialized topics and themes that they focus on. In the past time, they used to represent arms, crowns. Find unique bookplates to make your book your own with zazzle.
Bookplate mania in america and england peaked from 1890 to about 1920. A bookplate junkie on the basics of collecting ex libris collectors. Ex libris cervantinos has the online catalogue of one of the best collections of cervantesquijote bookplates ever gathered, belonging to dr. From 1892 to 1908, the journal reproduced over 600 unidentified, mostly armorial bookplates. The earliest known example, dated to 1480, is the bookplate of hilprand brandenburg, a carthusian monk. Ex libris bookplate of edward nichols crane owner of a an important collection of americana. What is the meaning of c3, c5, x2 and so on in the description of a bookplate. They are also sometimes known as ex libris, meaning from the library of. Because many of them include the latin phrase ex libris from the books of, sometimes bookplates are also referred to as ex libris these labels encourage the return of a lost or stolen book, can be representative of the owners lineage and identity, and often reflect the style of. Apart from a few earlier isolated cases, it was in the late nineteenth century that people started collecting ex libris, as a field of applied graphic arts of historical, artistic, sociological and bibliophile interest. George steiner is the person for whom designers will prepare the ex libris prints. A brief history of personalized bookplates literary hub.
However, some bookplates are signed by the author, then affixed to the book. 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. 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 is latin for from the book to get right to business, scroll down for a list of authors who will send you autographed. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, are labels pasted to the inside front cover of a book indicating ownership. Ex libris bookplate stickers self adhesive book plate label gift for bibliophiles set of 20. Although some bookplates are simply text, others, with their ornate images, ornamentation, and calligraphy, are valued examples of design. So in 2012 we celebrated the societys 40th anniversary. From the jacobean period 15671625 to the edwardian era these printed bookplates evolved into elegant engravings and etchings known as ex libris from the books of. The ex libris, or bookplate, emerged along with printing in germany in the late 15th century. Our artshop has a vast catalogue of exlibris bookplates, all ordered by artist. Albert einsteins bookplate shows an immense universe of stars and swirling masses. Ex libris or bookplates are small prints or labels designed to be pasted into books to indicate their owner.
Bookplates and ex libris from earliest times, people have indicated their ownership of texts with a variety of marks. Her records can be seen under catalogue in the menu on the left of the jjcoll homepage. Bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for home. Exlibris bookplate collection special collections images. Excelmark from the library of personal hand embosser.
Find unique ex libris bookplates to make your book your own with zazzle. It seems that at some point, marcia noyes had advertised in the maryland medical journal that she was collecting bookplates, and many people responded. So to say ex libris carrot top is to say from the library of carrot top. New listing 1734 antique ex libris bookplate right honourable lord lynne charles townshend. I live on the first floor of a small london flat, and my friends are. 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. Our purpose is to encourage the production, use, collecting, and study of bookplates.
Collecting bookplates is closely akin print collecting. Finding aid processed by archives and special collections library, vassar college libraries. Bookplates from the ingalls library collection cleveland. Your bookplate association will surely know his address. Collecting yale university library online exhibitions. Association of collectors and friends of bookplate spolecnost sberatelu a pratel ex libris sspe founded in 1918 has contributed greatly to the promotion of bookplates and of bookplate collecting. Bookplates and bookseller tickets monash collections online.
A handbook for exlibris collectors see other formats. In recent years, there has again been increasing interest in bookplates among book lovers and artists, and societies have been formed in melbourne and sydney. Bookplates in the archives kings college cambridge. Whiting, for his part, appeared to be at a loss as to the collocation of such objects. This article explores the art and artists of ex libris from the late nineteenth century to the present. Journal subscribers were encouraged to research and submit identifications, which were then verified and published in subsequent issues. The ex libris often incorporate a name, motto and coatofarms which relate to. As bookplate collecting gathered momentum in the late nineteenth century, the ex libris society was formed in london in 1891, and this interest was transplanted to australia by a small number of passionate collectors of bookplates largely in armorial form. Phillipe masson ex libris collection mcgill library. A bookplate represents pride in the ownership of books. 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. Ive found a few books there that have provided some great fodder for the blog. Theyre most commonly used to identify the books owner. At first, most bookplates were designed to safeguard the chattel of barons and nobles.
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. Our purpose is to encourage the production, use, collecting, and study of. In 1900, william fowler hopson 18491935 designed a bookplate for william lyon phelps 18651943. The plates feature finely detailed engraving and etching, and serve as outstanding examples of period book art and typography. The association issues a magazine quarterly called the book marking knizni znacka, that being a thirtytwo pages brochure. In australia, bookplate collecting and owning a bookplate became the height of fashion among the cultured between the world wars. Our bookplate competition serves as a tribute to this great man of letters. See more ideas about ex libris, book art and prints. Confessions of a common reader and millions of other books are available for instant access. We hope that, viewing the often beautiful art pieces, you can make a choice. The bookplate, though a minor, often little considered graphic art form, has nevertheless had considerable appeal for art lovers and collectors. Site offers information, ex libris galleries, membership, links, and more. Notwithstanding, gustav amweg, in his study of the bookplates of the old bishopric of bale, defends that the first ex libris in the modern sense of the word was the one used as from 1464 by guillame grimaitre a chaplain from neuveville, lausanne, then belonging to the bishopric of bale, which in turn was then part of the holy german empire. Bookplate specs this design is 4 inches high and 3 inches wide.
The journal of the ex libris society regularly published a feature, bookplates for identification. We invite the finest artists in the world to celebrate george steiner for his work, his vision, his books through a personal ex libris. Visit the exchange days of your society where you can exchange your bookplates with other collectors. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris. You can also find a lot of addresses on the participants lists of the congresses. This is easier for the author than signing bulky books. 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. Phelps was a professor of english literature at yale and the faculty. The ex libris collection consists of nineteenth and twentiethcentury bookplates from private and institutional libraries. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and. Pk at bibliodyssey featured bookplates from the first half of this database. Bookplates, also known as exlibris, have since the 15th century been placed in books to declare ownership. Search the bookplate collections of frederikshavn art museum and exlibris collection.
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. Is it important that a bookplate is signed by the artist. Escher, rockwell kent, leonard baskin, barry moser, and others. It is with this gift of nine bookplates that the collection of ex libris at the cleveland museum of art was initiated. Gian carlo torre an italian collector and author see, torre, gian carlo. At the top is a log cabin in the mountains and a canoeist on a lake. 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. Also, over 3,000 bookplates have been catalogued by a volunteer, who is halfway through the johnson sequence. Ex libris society catalogue of the sixth exhibition, 1897 a booklet devoted to the bookplates of elisha brown bird, by winfred porter truesdell, village press, new york, 1907.