Originally designed and published by cullen rapp, an illustration agency in new york, this design was introduced by the antioch bookplate company in the. While writing can often be a lonely journey, publishing your book doesnt have to be. Sometimes ex libris is more valuable than the book containing it ex libris, meaning from the library of, or from the books of is a latin expression concerning the artform of bookplates. Antioch bookplates ex libris for home, schools and libraries. Antique alfred harmsworth book plate wpb ex libris izaak walton landscape press. Book lovers have used these for centuries, not just to declare ownership of a book, but to enhance the beauty of their book collection. Packet of 20 of this popular bookplate of a cat on top of a stack of books, which was introduced by the antioch bookplate company in the 1960s. Librisart formsthis bookbooksartistlivrosbook publishing companiesbook. A bookplate also known as exlibris is usually a small printed or decorative label pasted into a. Vintage lot of 100 gummed book plates ex libris festoon. The bookplate, or ex libris, is a label placed on the inside of the front cover of a book. Design your own high quality bookplates and book labels. Vintage book plates ex libris boy lamp of knowledge my book lot of 35. Bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for home, schools and.
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Buy book plates and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Aug 3, 2019 inspirational designs of book plates and labels, also known as ex libris. Xlibris is a selfpublishing and ondemand printing services provider, founded in 1997 and based in bloomington, indiana. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. It is our goal to provide books, audio and videos, and study material which promote and educate. Make offer 30 antioch publishing co self stick book plates ex libris from the library new. French bookplates this is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Older antioch lot bookplates book plates 10 pc ex libris cat kitten on books. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. A bookplate junkie on the basics of collecting ex libris. Bemiss book plate architectural ex libris collegiate school. Ex libris definition, from the library of a phrase inscribed in or on a book before the name of the owner. Vintage ex libris bokplates, antioch publishing company. A bookplate or ex libris is a bookowners identification label pasted inside the.
Pollard later hannah johnson from the library company of philadelphia. In many parts of the world, bookplates are called ex libris. Before opening ex libris, jim martinelli was a librarian for years. The bookplate was simply a way for book owners to identify their books and perhaps encourage their return when they were lent. Antioch bookplate company reading in a canoe design 2003 new. Ex libris is northside richmond, virginias oldest bookshop, serving the community since 1989. Get the best deals on book plates when you shop the largest online selection at. 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 usually a small printed or decorative label. This bookplate, with a painting of a man on a ladder in a library, was introduced by the antioch bookplate company in the 1950s. Check out our ex libris bookplates selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our bookplates, stamps. Vaclav polivka czech bookplate for antonin kodese, c. Library of or ex libris book embossing press company or personal name. Vintage antioch publishing bookplates set golden wings boris. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Orders and bookplates business of medical practice. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed. You and your workbe it a novel, truetolife story, poetry collection, or childrens talecan get all the. A bookplate is a small print label pasted into a book, often on the inside front cover, to indicate its owner. Bookplates for sale in uk 48 secondhand bookplates. The bookplates are printed on acid free, cream colored, nonglossy and selfadhesive paper.
I love historical fiction, particularly when, as in ross kings case, a mystery is involved. 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. In 2000, the new york times stated it to be the foremost ondemand. Bookplates, also known by the term exlibris, evolved over centuries from simple inscriptions to printed woodcuts to an artistic. Ex libris publishing corporation, toronto, ontario. Letterpress cat ex libris bookplates acid free made in the usa. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Ex libris publishing corporation is a small group of educators and artists devoted to improving education in canada. I tend to spend my time and energy searching for 18thcentury american ex libris, bookplates. 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. Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates. Slightly worn and soiled, but still in very good condition. The ex libris text is latin for from the library of and is a popular addition to bookplates.
For oneself to remember when purchased, occasion the book was gifted to you, or just to have your name in the book so a friend will remember to return it. 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. Bookplates, antioch design man on ladder in library. Simple typographical bookplates are termed booklabels. Exlibris was a satisfying, and rewarding read for at least 300 of its 392 pages paperback edition. The ex libris text is latin for from the library of.
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