Bookplate specs this design is 4 inches high and 3 inches wide. Probably the most common method of showing book ownership is for the owner to simply write hisher name on the inside. British museum press paperback by martin hopkinson isbn. The first books were highly valuable and prestigious objects to own, hence the first bookplates.
There are almost 50 international associations of bookplate collectors as well as a vast number of magazines and books. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Stamp this belongs to personalized selfinking or wood handle custom classroom library teacher customized name from the ex libris of 78 x 2 38 5. Corrections and index to ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson. See all books authored by martin hopkinson, including ex libris. The art of bookplates, and net present value and risk modelling for projects, and more on. Posted in good books, new books bookplates british museum ex libris martin hopkinson the art of bookplates yale university press. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A very suitable book for the layman is ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson published in 2011 and reprinted in 2012, by the british museum. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british museum. The collection of exlibris or bookplates is becoming increasingly popular with an estimated collectors world wide.
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From martin hopkinsons ex libris, the fine art of saying its my. The art of bookplates yale university press reprints 100 bookplates from the collection of the british museum. Endlessly diverse and appealing, bookplates also called ex libris, latin. The artwork may include highresolution photos, scans of artwork on paper, and digitally created work. Antique book plates 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. The british museum and martin hopkinson put together this 2011 coffeetable book that is. Martin hopkinson s brief but informative introduction to bookplates is an enjoyable short tour, illustrated in color, of approximately one hundred bookplates in the collections of the british museum. The art of bookplates by martin hopkinson, yale university press. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and.
Hopkinson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now 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 pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. Amongst the most beautiful bookplates are the ones that have as their theme the heraldic bearings of its owner. Ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of. Welcome to the cyber journal of ex libris bookplates. Find copies of ex libris by martin hopkinson at abebooks. The art of bookplates by martin hopkinson 2011, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The art of bookplates book online at best prices in india on. If you might have some questions, you will find the answers here.
A new book traces the rise and fall of the bookplate. Jun 21, 2011 originating in their modern printed form in 16thcentury germany, where books were highly valuable and treasured, bookplates became an art form practiced by artists across europe and beyond. Its initial launch was made possible thanks to a modest surplus from running the xix international ex libris congress at keble college, oxford in 1982. See more ideas about ex libris, latin origin and vienna secession. 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. By robert anning bell, design for a bookplate for frederic leighton, 1894.
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By the late nineteenth century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of the engravers and. Jan 07, 2019 a very suitable book for the layman is ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson published in 2011 and reprinted in 2012, by the british museum. Ashbee, walter crane, aubrey beardsley, eric gill, and. See more ideas about ex libris, painting edges and pratt library. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels.
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They take pride in one of the largest collections of the world with about 450. Endlessly diverse and appealing, bookplates also called ex libris, latin for from the books of are small decorative labels to be pasted inside a books cover to. Ex libris by martin hopkinson, 9780714126746, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Alice scott vintage prints travel the world bookplates. A personal bookplate is an elegant and practical way of solving the problem and gives the book itself a special interest, identity and provenance. Under the auspices of the federation international des societes damateurs dex libris fisae one enjoys lectures, slide presentations, exhibitions and sufficient time is allowed for socializing and trading bookplates. Written by martin hopkinson, 2011 edition, publisher.
Martin j hopkinson a bookplate or ex libris latin, from the books of is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express personal ownership. All our designs incorporate precision quality, careful typographic styling of your words and utilize the finest paper and printing production process available. The first books were highly valuable and prestigious objects to own, hence the first bookplates usually incorporated the decorative coats of arms. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express ownership. 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 exchange club. This beautiful illustration is from the end sheets of a very old what a beautiful vintage book plates. Bookplates and ex libris are rightly admired today as miniature works of art allowing collectors to build an affordable collection of original and often signed art works in a variety of print techniques such as etching, woodblock, intaglio and aquatint. Get free shipping on ex libris by martin hopkinson, from. Buy ex libris by martin hopkinson with free delivery. Bookplate ink specializes in printing bookplates using cameraready artwork provided by our customers. That ex libris contains a diverse variety of the subcategories of artistic bookplates that hopkinson describes in the introduction, as well as examples from throughout the history of their printing durers inclusion is illustrative, and ex libris goes all the way to the 1970s, is a nice touch as well. This book traces the fascinating evolution of bookplate design over time and across national boundaries, showcasing 100 key examples of ex libris art. It provides a brief but coherent description of the development of bookplates from the 15th century to the modern day and encloses ninety five examples of interesting and diverse. Corrections and index to ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson, british museum press, 2011.
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