On viewing a large collection of bookplates, one is led to the conclusion that the. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. Many countries have strong traditions of producing and using bookplates, you can find images of some of the best americanproduced bookplates at the website below it is also an interesting glimpse into the world of those people who are fanatical in their love of ex libris. Paul revere, of historical fame, engraved some particularly fine examples. Bookplates were used as early as 1516, but did not become popular in england, france, and germany until the 18th century.
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. Bookplates are often known as ex libris from the books of. Ex libris game, a party game ex libris group, an israeli software company that. More than 250,000 words that arent in our free dictionary. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a.
Microscopical bookplates ex libris the mccrone group. Search ex libris and thousands of other words in english definition and synonym dictionary from reverso. Ex libris definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Confessions of a common reader, a 1998 collection of essays by anne fadiman. Exlibris meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. She was known for her intricate, penandink bookplate designs. Bookplate design and chinese armorial porcelain, by david s. With reverso you can find the german translation, definition or synonym for exlibris and thousands of other words. Bookplates are decorative stickers that are placed on the inside cover of books to identify ownership. A bookplate, which is also sometimes known as an ex libris ex libris, an episode of the television series charmed. The verb sapere is literally to taste, but can also be used figuratively to mean to understand. Simple typographical bookplates are termed booklabels.
A bookplate is a small printed label which is adhered to a book, most often inside the front cover. A bookplate is a simple but nicely designed sticker that the two of us can sign and then simply mail to you, to be placed inside your book or on your dashboard or forehead if you want, like one of those old ex libris stickers. You must there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one thats only in the merriamwebster unabridged dictionary start your free trial today and get unlimited access to americas largest dictionary, with. A bookplate, also known as exlibris latin, from the books of.
The early bookplates of paul nash, by clare colvin. It was adapted by the antioch bookplate company from a steel engraving designed and originally published by william pringle. English greek arabic russian thai vietnamese bulgarian. Many sherlockians, for example, have special bookplates made up just for. His designs were shown at the annual exhibitions of the ex libris society formed 1891, disbanded 1908 and he designed the royal bookplates for the library at windsor castle. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. You can complete the translation of exlibris given by the germanenglish collins dictionary with other dictionaries. Exlibris bookplate collection special collections images. Bookplate definition in the cambridge english dictionary. The idea of having an ex libris may have originated with the designer.
Wikipedia, lexilogos, oxford, cambridge, chambers harrap, wordreference, collins lexibase dictionaries, merriam webster. Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates. 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. Information and translations of ex libris in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions.
It is printed here on acid free, cream colored, nonglossy and selfadhesive paper. As many include the text ex libris, which is latin for from the library of, bookplates are also known as ex libris. Other than the bookplate or exlibris, which is stamped or pasted inside a book, the supralibros is applied to the books cover. Ex libris is a latin phrase, meaning literally, from the books. Exlibrism definition of exlibrism by merriamwebster. Copperengraved bookplates in britain the heraldry society. 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.
The earliest known examples of printed bookplates are german, and date from the 15th century. A printed piece of paper pasted on one of the pages of a book, most often on the inside front cover, showing ownership and thus deterring theft. The earliest known examples come from germany around the 15th century and. Ex libris definition of ex libris by the free dictionary. Proper usage and audio pronunciation of the word ex libris. They are also sometimes known as ex libris, meaning from the library of. A bookplate, also known as an ex libris or exlibrys. Enter the ex libris latin for from the books of, or bookplate. From the books definition of ex libris the meaning and definition of the expression ex libris relates to an inscription or label in a book indicating its ownership which is commonly referred to as a bookplate. By the bed there was a bookcase with old french novels, leftbehind frederick forsyths, odd leatherbound volumes. Forum discussions with the words bookplate in the title. Wikipedia, lexilogos, langenscheidt, duden, wissen, oxford, collins dictionaries. Each book contains a bookplate and all the bookplates include a record of the price paid for the book.
Sapere ex libris then is to gain understanding from books. Bookplate meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Ex libris definition is a book owners identification label that is usually pasted to the. It is often used to indicate ownership of a book, as in from the books of. Ex libris is a latin phrase that literally means the books and used to determine the ownership of a book. Translate ex libris in english online and download now our free translator to use any time at no charge. Bookplates synonyms, bookplates pronunciation, bookplates translation, english dictionary definition of bookplates. Bookplates definition of bookplates by the free dictionary. Copperengraved bookplates in britain by brian north lee, fsa coat of arms no. You can complete the definition of ex libris given by the english definition dictionary with other english dictionaries. Looking for online definition of bookplate or what bookplate stands for. The first books were highly valuable and prestigious objects to own, hence the first bookplates usually incorporated the decorative coats of arms of the fabulously wealthy. Meaning of ex libris the english meaning and translation of the latin phrase ex libris is as follows. Ex libris in english latinenglish dictionary glosbe.
Bookplates, or ex libris, labels pasted inside books to denote ownership, have been in use in europe since shortly after the invention of printing from moveable type. Bookplates started as simple inscriptions in the middle ages. About us bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris. Packet of 20 bookplates with an owl design first introduced in the late 1940s. 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. 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. Bookplates of the institution of mechanical engineers, by benoit junod. Ex librism definition is the collecting of bookplates. Cum enim gentes, quae legem non habentes, naturaliter quae legis sunt faciunt, eiusmodi legem non habentes ipsi sibi sunt lex. The main styles of decoration and these, other data being absent, must always in the case of old examples remain the criteria to date have already been noticed.
A handbook for exlibris collectors see other formats. Information about ex libris in the dictionary, synonyms and antonyms. A label bearing the owners name or other identification that is pasted usually on the inside cover of a book. Bookplates in the archives kings college cambridge. Reviewed in the united states on december 15, 2019. A bookplate or ex libris is a bookowners identification label pasted inside the. At the turn of the 20th century, however, a rapid impetus appears to have been given to the designing of ex libris. Bookplates or exlibris the insect collectors forum. The earliest known examples of printed bookplates are german, and date from. Corrections and index to ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson, british museum press, 2011.
Browse through some of the best examples from the british museums. Definitions of bookplate, synonyms, antonyms, derivatives of bookplate, analogical dictionary of bookplate english. Ex libris band, a dutch metal band ex libris bookshop, a swiss retail company ex libris, a 2000 episode of the television series charmedex libris. The vast majority of ex libris produced over the centuries in britain have been part of the jobbing work of trade engravers, and many towns had an adequate artificer. Whether youre a student, an educator, or a lifelong learner, can put you on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement. Exlibris translation english german dictionary reverso. Ex libris definition of ex libris by merriamwebster.
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