Secondhand bookplates for sale on uk s largest auction and classifieds sites page updated. This month we look at a collection of bookplates that belonged to kingsman em forster or his aunt, laura mary forster. Browse through some of the best examples from the british museums. A delightfully attractive book presenting the bookplate a neglected art form that has nevertheless been practised by leading artists of their generation, from. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Raven ex libris sticker set of 15 custom bookplates, bookish gifts for writers. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british museum. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a. Bookplates in the archives kings college cambridge. Unfollow bookplates ex libris to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The earliest known examples of printed bookplates are german, and date from the 15th century. Find unique ex libris bookplates to make your book your own with zazzle.
Ex libris bookplates are also ideal for books taken to school and out of the house, especially your holiday home. Bookplates, also known as exlibris, have since the 15th century been placed in books. From the jacobean period 15671625 to the edwardian era these printed bookplates evolved into elegant engravings and etchings known as ex libris from the books of. Featured on oprahs o list, these archival, personalized bookplates boast a bevy of wonderful watercolor illustrations for men, women, and children. I will combine postage on multiple purchases just request and i will send new invoice. Bookplates for sale in uk 48 secondhand bookplates. Under its statutes, fisae is a federation of ex libris societies. The ex libris, or bookplate, emerged along with printing in.
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