Printed ex libris did not become common until at least the 17th century. Exlibris definition of exlibris by the free dictionary. Items similar to personalized bookplate stamp gift set rubber stamp with your custom silhouette on etsy. Alibris, the alibris logo, and are registered trademarks of alibris, inc. From very long words its just a short jump to literature, and fadiman speaks joyfully of books, book collecting and book ownership in my view, 19 pounds of old. Leuchtturm1917 340834 ex libris medium a5, hardcover, 116. An example of this bookplate can be found in the farber archives of brandeis university. The name of the owner usually follows an inscription such as from the books of. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Veron won the graphia prize in the sintniklaas contest of 2009 and the symbolic. A bookplate also known as exlibris is a printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. Their first steps in the world of the bookplate have not gone unnoticed. Infolge ihres kleinen formats werden exlibris auch unter kleingrafik subsumiert, obschon es auch gro. The ex libris stuck into all the books was designed by ernest shepard, who illustrated the winnie the pooh books.
Ex libris definition, from the library of a phrase inscribed in or on a book before the name of the owner. Exlibris synonyms, exlibris pronunciation, exlibris translation, english dictionary definition of exlibris. Alibris buy new and used books, textbooks, music and movies. Bookplates bear a motif relating to the books owner, such as a device, crest, badge, motto, or a commissioned design by an artist or designer. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. A bookplate, also known as exlibris, is a printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. A label bearing the owners name or other identification that is pasted usually on the inside cover of a book.