Stamp on the inside cover of your favorite books and sign your name. Stamp on the inside cover of your books and sign your name. I ordered my stamp on july 6 and received it today, july 12. This personalized bookplate stamp is handlettered by me and reads ex libris and your name or names. The first books were highly valuable and prestigious objects to own, hence. Your bookplate association will surely know his address. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. In fact their origins are closely related, since the ex libris were born out of the need to identify the books ownership. The artwork is then reproduced on a magnesium plate. 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.
Shop ex libris bookplate stamp customised created by tiethatbinds. Ex libris latin for from the books stamps, or bookplate stamps, are used to indicate ownership of a book. Rubber stamps are sometimes used to stamp a book directly this is just a matter of taste. Contact the artist of your choice and ask him to make an exlibris on your name. Custom library stamp, from the library of stamp, book stamp, ex libris stamp, bookplate stamp, gifts for book lovers, teacher gift z5. Make your own custom ex libris bookplate stamp man. Make your prized books unique with honeytree personalised ex libris bookplate labels. Ex libris bookplates are also ideal for books taken to school and out of the house, especially your holiday home. From the library of ex libris stamp on a 4 x 2 engraved art mount with a laser engraved index. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Ex libris collection bookplate indicating ownership of a book from halisten studio, 202015. Near the turn of the 20th century, the composition of personal book tokens became recognized as a minor branch of a higher. My printer setting has the option of fit to page if yours does too, select that option for the perfect print size, as this was made to fi t an 8.
Stamp ships the same or next business day after approval. Ex libris latin for from the books stamps, or bookplate. A delightfully attractive book presenting the bookplate a neglected art form that has nevertheless been practised by leading artists of their generation, from albrecht duerer to edward burnejones. The bookplate collector may choose to pursue a particular theme, and will trade with other collectors to add to his stock. These are perfect for young children and adults alike as your bookshelf grows and you want to put your own stamp on favourite volumes.
An exlibris bookplate is a mark of ownership which the owner of a book sticks into the inside of the cover. Such labels not only signify ownership of a prized volume, but are intended as deterrents to theft and safeguards against loss. It will be custom printed with the name or text of your choice on nonglossy, selfadhesive paper with a. This volume explores the various sources of ex libris inspiration, including designs by c. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Custom book worm ex libris stamp on a 2 x 2 engraved art mount with a laser engraved index. Antioch bookplates ex libris for home, schools and libraries. A bookplate also known as exlibris is usually a small printed or decorative label pasted into a. Bookplates have been used for centuries to indicate ownership of books, and, as the article notes, can be used to trace the provenance of books. The art of bookplates a thoroughly charming little volume. Bookplate specs this design is 4 inches high and 3 inches wide.
Websites and some craft stores sell ready made stamps which you can use to make a bookplate when you need one. Bookplate stamp black bear and bees exlibris stamp with motif black bear and bees shippingtime. Which, lets admit it, ends up being so nondescript that it doesnt even register to loanee, who will inevitably just shelve the book as his own. Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, are usually decorative, with artwork that is. Book lovers and art enthusiasts alike will delight in this treasury of bookplate art and lore. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british.
See our bespoke bookplates page for details and more examples. Personalize your books or stationary with our bookplate stamps. Bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for home. Personalize a library book stamp with name, phone, personal information. Probably the most common method of showing book ownership is for the owner to simply write hisher name on the inside. This website offers you a lot of information about the art of the ex libris and the chance to acquire some at a reasonable price. Ashbee, walter crane, aubrey beardsley, eric gill, and rudyard kipling, as seen in the books of frederic leighton, calvin coolidge, and many others. Select the shape tool and draw a rectangle to fit the area. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into. Ever wish there were a better way to lay claim to the books in your library than just scribbling your name on the inside cover. Custom rubber stamp with initials, ex libris stamp gift, custom. Ex libris, from the books offrom the library of an exlibris or bookplate is a small illustration on a label or stamp. 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.
Ex libris stamp, ex libris bookplate stamp, library stamp, book stamp, vintage rubber stamp, bee stamp, gift for book lovers jb2 joyandcrownco. Designs available for music libraries, little free libraries, personal libraries, ex libris designs and more. Emboss books, documents, stationery, napkins, invitations, foil seals and more. It is often used to indicate ownership of a book, as in from the books of. Perfect for those landmark birthdays, as a retirement gift, or to mark other milestones. Store your pocketsized embosser in the included snap pouch not shown. You can use also use rubber stamps to print off a design. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It bears the name of the owner and adorns the first page of a book.
Buy custom hand carved ex libris stamp try handmade gallery free handmade advertising ex libris is a latin phrase, meaning literally, from the books. Much of the text is created with computer graphic software. This handheld ex libris book embosser is an excellent tool for libraries, but also makes a great gift for bibliophiles and book lovers. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express ownership. The traditional use of bookplates, begun in the 15th century, is to identify the owner of a book. The site is steadily growing and being updated, s o come back very often. Ex libris personalized bookplate stamps on behance. Check out our ex libris stamp selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. A bookplateor, ex librisis a bookowners identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book. Get your business name in a frame stamp and look so professional.
Why not commission a bespoke bookplate an extraspecial ex libris design incorporating both a name and specific things about the recipients life. Today im offering a fun free printable of some antique bookplatesive made them in a couple of different colors for you. Ex libris personalized handheld book or monogram embosser. A personal bookplate is an elegant and practical way of solving the problem and gives the book itself a special interest, identity and provenance.
Vitezslav fleissig exlibris carlo dalessio young women. 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. You can make a bookplate at home on a computer and simply print it off. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. Crow ex libris, or bookplate, stamp on a 4 by 6 hourglass maple mount with a laser engraved index. This bookplate was published by luigi filippo bolaffio in milan in 1950. Six days for a customized stamp is a great deal, i think. There are about 150 more ex libris stamps available from asspocket productions, and i would definitely recommend doing business with ms. Vitezslav fleissigs exlibris carlo dalessio original engraving and soft ground etching is one of three plates he etched for this prominent collector. Occasionally, the lucky collector may find a bookplate in a volume or hidden away on a shelf at a rare book dealers shop. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
Ex libris bookplate deco lady writing desk custom self. Unfortunately we are unable to offer a proofing service. Personalized bookplates most slightly foxed readers, we suspect, have some irritating gaps on their bookshelves left by favourite titles lent and never returned. From the library of stamps ex libris stamps bookplate. 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. Whatever your own specialization, this website is a place to share our love of ex libris through images and historical articles. Ex libris stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. Ex libris, known as bookplates in english speaking countries, are almost as old as printed books.
This impression is printed upon wove paper and with full. Indicate book ownership in style with these ex libris stamps. The stamp can be displayed on a desk or shelf when not in use. Shop ex libris bookplate stamp customized created by tiethatbinds. Asiakas toivoi kuvaaiheeksi polloa seka mkirjainta. Such an art image is inserted and pasted into a book, usually at the back. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris. The illustration may be made by wood carving, engraving, lithography or another technique. 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. I have an ex libris that i stamp all of my books with, i used to be in the never mark up a book camp but once read a story about book collecting in japan.
Just click on the image to bring up the largest size. Ex libris personalized bookplate stamps ex libris, often called as bookplate, is a personalized stamp to indicate a books owner. The term bookplate or ex libris also exlibris in latin pronounced with long ee i. Become a member of the bookplate association of your country. Personalized book and monogram embosser pocket handheld model. Personalize your books and make sure your favorites find their way home. Visualizza altre idee su ex libris, libri e pagine di copertina.
From the collection of federation university australia art collection artworks are displayed at federation university australia campuses at ballarat, gippsland churchill, stawell and horsham. Until the advent of bookplate collectors and their frenzy for exchange, the devising of bookplates was almost invariably left to the routine skill of the heraldicstationery salesman. Suunnittelin tilaustyona ex libriksen, joka toteutettiin kumileimasimena. Outis was the name that odysseus used to mystify the cyclops, polyphemus. This custom bookplate stamp features elegant and classic fonts, for the refined library. Art books are generally rather subjective in terms of qualityeither you appreciate the art or you dont, and moreover theyre somewhat niche books by definitionbut i found martin hopkinsons ex libris. Excelmark hand held embosser the library of style 39. Custom rubber stamp with initials, ex libris stamp gift, custom monogram gift, personalized stamp for teacher, bookplate stamp gift. It hails from a portfolio entitled, 16 exlibris dellartista incisore cecoslovacco vitezslav fleissig. Victoria description a kangaroo is depicted standing by a tree with hills in the background size 17. You can also find a lot of addresses on the participants lists of the congresses. We include a card with the stamp which offers a brief explanation of the chosen images and what each represents. Find great deals on ebay for ex libris and exlibris.