We print bookplates with custom artwork for a unique look. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. Understanding bookplates and how they affect book value. A bookplate is a small printed label which is adhered to a book, most often. By mailing a signed, adhesivebacked bookplate to be affixed to purchased books, authors can increase online sales, especially by encouraging gift purchases. In some cases a record may be published by more than one publishing profile. Edward gorey ex libris bookplate antioch publishing 1953.
A bookplate is a small printed label which is adhered to a book, most often inside the front cover. Check out our ex libris bookplates selection for the very best in unique or custom. Edward gorey ex libris bookplate from antioch publishing from 1953. Printed on high quality, acidfree, selfadhesive paper.
You can create your own general or rss publishing profiles or edit the builtin publishing profiles that are provided with alma. Confessions of a common reader, a 1998 collection of essays by anne fadiman. States, george allen publisher london ruskin house 156 charing cross road. Some suffolk and norfolk ex libris john blatchly not in library. Make offer vintage antioch publishing bookplates set golden wings boris vallejo book plate. A bookplate or ex libris is a bookowners identification label pasted inside the. 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. Ex libris bookplate chassepot to famas headstamp publishing. The art of bookplates, by martin hopkinson, 2011 risultati immagini per ex libris parris roman and parrish hand fonts on ex libris, the art of the bookplate i own quite a few books.
Bookplates are decorative stickers that are placed on the inside cover of books to identify ownership. It is a miniature graphic art print developed to adorn books providing a convenient, individualized way for the book s owner to be identified. A bookplate, also known as an ex libris or exlibrys. Our purpose is to encourage the production, use, collecting, and study of bookplates.
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Focus on international illustrated books and surrealism. The ex libris bookplate is a classy way to mark ownership of ones books. Vaclav polivka czech bookplate for antonin kodese, c. Older boxed lot of bookplates book plates 39 new books new friends poem. It is a miniature graphic art print developed to adorn books providing a convenient, individualized way for the books owner to be identified. Wikipedia has an excellent history and discussion of them at bookplates. The british museums new book showcases some of the many plates. Welcome to bookplate ink, where we take pride in providing personalized bookplates to satisfied customers throughout the world. 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. Image for bookplate for the bodley club library the tabard inn library, the booklovers.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Some bookplates of heralds brian north lee not in library. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. Ex libris is a latin phrase used to assert from the library of. Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published. Ex libris bookplates are considered by many to be miniature works of art, and are collected worldwide. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express ownership.
Bookplate of george allen publisher, ruskin house ex. It is our goal to provide books, audio and videos, and study material which promote and educate. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Xlibris is a selfpublishing and ondemand printing services provider, founded in 1997 and based in bloomington, indiana. Publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. About us bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris. Girl in tree bookplate stickers gift for bibliophiles set of 20. Scarce ex libris of the distinguished bookseller, publisher, author, bookplate collectorand anglercharles goodspeed 18671950. While writing can often be a lonely journey, publishing your book doesnt have to be. A journal, publisher, princeton architectural press often referred to as an ex libris, a bookplate.
A bookplate is sometimes called an ex libris in reference to the latin inscription meaning from the books of found on most examples. Pasadena, alhambra, ca, american society of bookplate. Printed in scotland on paper stock with a stylish application of gold foil, this adhesive bookplate has a peelaway backing for easy application to the book. In 2000, the new york times stated it to be the foremost ondemand publisher. A bookplate also known as exlibris is usually a small printed or decorative label pasted into a. Up for bid is this wonderful set of 30 selfstick book plates from antioch publishing co. Personalized bookplates most slightly foxed readers, we suspect, have some irritating gaps on their bookshelves left by favourite titles lent and never returned. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a.
A personal bookplate is an elegant and practical way of solving the problem and gives the book itself a special interest, identity and provenance. We achieve this through our publications, lectures, visits to. Bookplates for authors 101 may 4, 2016 although bookplates have traditionally been used to identify ones books in a personal library, many authors order bookplates from bookplate ink. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of miniature art.
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Alma provides outofthebox publishing profiles for oclc, primo central. The earliest known example, dated to 1480, is the bookplate of hilprand brandenburg, a carthusian monk. As many include the text ex libris, which is latin for from the library of, bookplates are also known as ex. A bookplate or book plate, as it was commonly styled until the early 20th century, also known as ex libris latin for from the books or library, is usually a small printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. Vintage ex libris bookplates set by antioch publishing in original box, 1980s. A brief history of personalized bookplates literary hub. Bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for home. A bookplate represents pride in the ownership of books. Ex libris books publishing services and book production. Lovecraft howard phillips lovecraft, depicts door opening to house, from ex libris. It is possible for authors to offer signed copies of their books by means of a bookplate. This site is a forum for authors desiring to produce booksigning bookplates. Vintage ex libris bookplates latin script antioch co parchment ohio lot of 29.
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