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Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. 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. A bookplate also known as exlibris latin, from the books of. And, according to random house unabridged dictionary, the origin of the word was. Ex libris was a satisfying, and rewarding read for at least 300 of its 392 pages paperback edition. Oct 14, 2019 from latin ex libris from the books of.
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The latin phrase, ex libris, can be translated as from the books of, and refers to property brands, such as the stamp, label or stamp, which is. From the library of ex libris stamp on a 4 x 2 engraved art mount with a laser engraved index. You are able to customize both the top and bottom line of the embosser. Henry walters, baltimore, acquired from gruel before 1931. I decided etsy would probably be my best bet for an affordable custom stamp. Latin for fromout of the books an ex libris or book plate was pasted into books to display who owned the book at hand. At etsy, we pride ourselves on our global community of sellers. It will also probably carry some sort of stamp bearing the word discarded or withdrawn, or the barcode has been obscured with a pen. Book stamp, ex libris stamp, cat with books, library stamp, exlibris rubber stamp, ex libris.
As i pasted the ex libris sticker in the paperback, i wondered what ex libris means. A bookplate also known as exlibris is usually a small printed or decorative label pasted into a. Ive found a few books there that have provided some great fodder for the blog. Black cat ex libris stamp arlyn gronno keptalalat a kovetkezore. Ex libris, for those of you who have never heard the phrase, is latin for from the books of or from the library of. I have an ex libris that i stamp all of my books with, i used to be in the never mark up a book camp but once read a story about book collecting in japan.
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The latin inscription in this book translates as gilbert dethick read this book. A foam layer between the handle and rubber adds cushion to make stamping a breeze. 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. Make your own custom ex libris bookplate stamp man.
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