Ex libris collection of Halisten Studio. We love these small projects, designing a personal ex libris or bookplate is always a pleasure for us!

Bookplate of A. Garrigues: "Ex libris A. Garrigues DM." Penn Libraries call number: SwC55 F9158 592b All images from this book

This is a selection of the 80 bookplates that I have engraved in wood and printed in Victorian handpresses. I have also included details from the finished work as well as from the design drawings and engraved woodblocks. You can find out more about wood engraving and see my work on my website: www.andyenglish.com I am always very happy to talk about designing and engraving a bookplate for you to use yourself or for a gift. My work is always be in demand and there is usually a wait of at least a couple of months, sometimes more. However, I can sometimes fit work in if it is for a special event. Contact me at andyenglish@btinternet*dot*com. I have arranged the bookplates in groups of ten, starting with the most recent. Bookplate 71 Wood Engraving 75 x 50 mm The tower of Montaigne in Perigord, France, with his skeptical motto "What Do I Know?" Here is a detail: Bookplate 72 Wood Engraving 94 x 80 mm This complex image was a challenge, both n the design and the engraving. I enjoy a challenge! Here is part of the engraved block: Bookplate 73 Wood Engraving 67 x 50 mm The owner of this plate and I both appreciate the bookplates of the Italian engraver Italo Zetti and I used several elements from Zetti's work in this design. Bookplate 74 Wood Engraving 100 x 75 mm An orrery for a scientist. Bookplate 75 Wood Engraving 70 x 70 mm The S.S. Normandie and Jack Russel terriers, set against a historic New York skyline. Here is a detail: Here is a detail of the engraved block: Bookplate 76 Wood Engraving 75 x 50 mm A Cornish coastal landscape. Bookplate 78 Wood Engraving 75 x 50 mm Castel Coch in S. Wales. I have included some of the motifs from architect William Burgess' wonderful designs. Here is part of my final drawing: Bookplate 79 Wood Engraving 75 x 50 mm A corgi, a short haired cat and a reference to Roald Dahl in the open book. I enjoyed making this bookplate very much. Here is a detail: Here is part of the pen and ink drawing: and here, the partly engraved block:

With my name on these bookplates a possession of knowledge is declared, "The wisdom within these books belong to me!" Personalized Bookplates have been used to denote ownership of cherished tomes for centuries. They're a wonderful form of personal expression even for the most jaded bibliophile. As we believe the place card is the perfect finishing touch for your table, a personalized bookplate is the perfect finishing touch for your library. No personal library, whether large or small, should be without. Explore other items in the Birds of India collection. • 12 bookplates/ name cards to a pack • Bulk bookplate orders:  Please shop here. • See details in tab below for specifications Personalize your bookplates with your name or initials. With numerous fonts to choose from, you can have your custom bookplates arrive perfectly calligraphed and ready to install in your books. • Did you know that you can now order any theme with Menu Cards and Buffet Tags that coordinate with your place cards! Don't forget to order your acid-free,removable, adhesive!(Separate Purchase.)

As personal libraries grew in the 19th and 20th centuries, so did bookplates.

Curious how famous people laid claim to their libraries? These lovely inserts not only indicate a book's provenance, but they often reflect the owner's personality. Ranging from silent movie stars to presidents, here are examples of ex libris from the historical elite.

Bookplates were common in personal libraries just a century ago. Have a look at 31 famous bookplates of notable men through history.

Ex libris collection of Halisten Studio. We love these small projects, designing a personal ex libris or bookplate is always a pleasure for us!

The bookplate or ex libris has put bread and butter on many an artist’s table, and over the course of time has developed into a flourishing art form all of its own. I don’t pretend to know very much about the history and development of ex libris, but seem to have acquired some anyway. I think this little group of Austrian, Czech and German bookplates of the Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) period are particularly charming. They come from the Vienna art revue Die Graphischen Künste, from the years 1911, 1912, and 1914. Maximilian Liebenwein (Austrian, 1869-1926) Ex libris Josef Kundrat Lithograph, 1910 Maximilian Liebenwein Ex libris Karl Stark Lithograph, 1910 Maximilian Liebenwein Ex libris der Verbindung von Wiener Kunstakademikern “Athenaia” Lithograph, 1910 Alfred Cossmann (Austrian, 1870-1951) Ex libris Arthur Graf Etching, c.1912 Alfred Cossman Ex libris Franz J. Kaiser Etching. c.1912 Alois Kolb (Austrian, 1875-1942) Ex libris Gertrud Kolb Etching, c.1914 Rudolf Junk (Austrian, 1880-1943) Ex libris Rudolf Junk Lithograph, c.1914 Arnošt Hofbauer (Czech, 1869-1944) Ex libris Leopold Heyrovsky Lithograph, c.1914 Emil Orlik (Czech, 1870-1932) Ex libris Martha Poensgen Lithograph, c.1914 Martha Hofrichter (Czech, 1872-1960) Ex libris Anna Boeck Lithograph, c.1914 Otokar Štáfl (Czech, 1884-1947) Ex libris Otokar Štáfl Lithograph, c.1914 Felix Hollenberg (German, 1868-1945) Ex libris Albert Gussmann Etching, c.1914 Julius Diez (German, 1870-1957) Ex libris Toni Stadler Lithograph, c.1914

An exhibit about bookplates — labels pasted inside the front covers of books to indicate ownership — is on view in the Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library.

Artist: P.V. Date: 1897 Description: States, 'JV 1897;' depict three violet silhouettes. Signed at bottom right 'PV.' Format: 1 print, col., 7 x 6 cm. Source: Pratt Institute Libraries, Special Collections 1091 (sc01290) Pratt Libraries Website For inquiries regarding permissions and use fees, please contact: [email protected].

Browse through some of the best examples from the British Museum's collection of this miniature artform

Ex libris collection of Halisten Studio. We love these small projects, designing a personal ex libris or bookplate is always a pleasure for us!

Description: States, 'The American Numismatic Society' with motto 'Parva Ne Pereant;' features an emblem with three acorns, three leaves and is surrounded by garland. Signed 'Agry Gr. Paris.' Format: 1 print, col., 11 x 9 cm. Source: Pratt Institute Libraries, Special Collections 20 (sc00608) Pratt Libraries Website For inquiries regarding permissions and use fees, please contact: [email protected].

Ex libris collection of Halisten Studio. We love these small projects, designing a personal ex libris or bookplate is always a pleasure for us!

Set of two bookplates - you will get one of each of the pictured designs. Bookplates (or ex libris, meaning "from the library of") are adhesive labels that are usually put on the inside cover of the book to indicate ownership. There is space on each bookplate to write your name. Bookplates measure 3x4" and are printed on matte ivory paper. Ships in stamped lettermail, which is untracked.

A new book traces the rise and fall of the bookplate.

Bookplate 42 Wood Engraving 100 x 75 mm A large plate reflecting the owner's interests. Bookplate 43 Wood Engraving 100 x 75 mm This image centres on the three hares motif and also features wild strawberries and unfurling fern fronds. The design "floats" on a star field. It is another favourite of mine; I particularly enjoyed engraving the uncial lettering. Bookplate 47 Wood Engraving 75 x 50 mm This design features Californian quails Bookplate 48 Wood Engraving 50 x 50 mm Melissa is from the Greek μέλι "honey" This was a very special project as it was commissioned by and for a friend. Bookplate 49 Wood Engraving 75 x 50 mm This is an unusual bookplate. It was commissioned to accompany an article featuring my work in the Americal Express "Centurian" magazine, published in China and South East Asia. One hundred numbered bookplates were printed for readers. Here is a detail:

Ex Libris Bookplate with Eye of Providence is a perfect template for your ex libris (bookplate), T-shirt prints, other apparel, tattoos, poster, custom logos or signage, any articles connected with books, reading, literature, etc. What You Get: 2 vector files: Ai, EPS 100% vector (resizable) graphics CMYK 3 graphics layout versions 2 line style variations Zip pack contains AI 10 and EPS 10 vector files. All files are 100% vectors and scalable. Each graphic is a group of text 'Ex Libris' (outlined, not editable) and artwork itself so the text part can be turned off or deleted if not needed, or you can get creative and add your text.

Ex libris collection of Halisten Studio. We love these small projects, designing a personal ex libris or bookplate is always a pleasure for us!

Curious how famous people laid claim to their libraries? These lovely inserts not only indicate a book's provenance, but they often reflect the owner's personality. Ranging from silent movie stars to presidents, here are examples of ex libris from the historical elite.

Ex libris collection of Halisten Studio. We love these small projects, designing a personal ex libris or bookplate is always a pleasure for us!

Description: States, 'Ex Libris Geneva Irene Turner;' depicts the silhouette of three flowers. Unsigned. Format: 1 print, col., 8 x 7 cm. Source: Pratt Institute Libraries, Special Collections 1070 (sc01284) Pratt Libraries Website For inquiries regarding permissions and use fees, please contact: [email protected].

I picked up the book 'Bookplates' published in 1956 from a local bookshop. It's full of miniature personalised works of art. A bookplate (or book label), also k

The University of British Columbia Library has digitized hundreds of highly personalized bookplates from the 19th and early 20th-centuries.

Most of the information I've collected about Eric Thake has come from the State Library of Victoria website.

Sometimes it is difficult to determine if you have a bookplate used by a well known person or someone who shares a name with a celebrity..A recently acquired bookplate from the library of Emily Post is a good example of what I mean.The bookplate was in a tattered copy of Coins de Paris by Georges Cain ( published around 1907).When I questioned the dealer who offered it to me he explained that Emily Post the American guru on all things relating to etiquette visited Paris in the early 20th century so he concluded that the book was used by the real Emily Post (wishful thinking ) I happened to like the bookplate so I decided it was worth keeping regardless of which Emily Post was the original owner. Emily Post Some of Emily Post's descendants are involved with The Emily Post Institute so I contacted that organization .They responded quickly but their answer was inconclusive, I am still uncertain about what I purchased. Here is a link with more information about Emily Post. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Post On Friday I got a bookplate for Roland Keith Young. Research on this one was effortless.The English actor Roland Young was an avid collector of ceramic Penguins Here is some biographical information about Roland Young: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_Young The Virginia bookplate was also purchased on Friday. I assumed it was from the library on a yacht. As it turns out the Virginia did start out as a yacht, owned by W.K. Vanderbilt . By 1909 she became a house boat.It is the only houseboat library bookplate I have ever had. Here is a detailed record of Virginia's life. Status: DESTROYED Original Name: Virginia Current Name: Virginia Hull Number: 533 Boat Location: DESTROYED Contracted By: W.K. Vanderbilt Current Owner: Contract Date: 10/11/1899 Owner Since: Class: New York 70 Sub-Class: Original Rig: cutter Current Rig: Original Price: $32,594 Restored By: LOA: 106 ft. 0 in. Beam: 19 ft. 4 in. LWL: 70 ft. 0 in. Draft: 14 ft. 0 in. Designer: NGH Provenance: Owner Years Location Boat Name Sail No. W.K. Vanderbilt 1900 - >1906 New York, NY Virginia A Philadelphia owner has turned her into a houseboat by 1909. http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/doc/HMC_Registry.pdf Pictured below is a mystery bookplate .If you know something about it please contact me . [email protected] When I put the Latin phrase on Google I Came up with the following: 1. . auction slip tipped in at front, two pictorial bookplates, one with the motto "felix est qui me habet" and the other with the name "Harold Marshall, Harlesden. 2 Since there was an HMH in the upper right corner and no other name I incorrectly speculated that this might be a bookplate used by Harold Marshall Harlesden. After several emails with fellow collectors Richard Schimmelpfeng and Anthony Pincott I decided that my speculation was also wishful thinking. Here is what Anthony wrote : “Happy is he who has me” could be one translation, but the other is “It is Felix who owns me”, and I suspect the owner enjoyed the double interpretation. The initials HMH are surely those of the artist. It would surely be strange to mix the address into an owner’s initials. The Brooklyn Historical Society Blog has a nicely presented posting about bookplates.Here is a link: http://brooklynhistory.org/blog/tag/bookplates/ See you again next Sunday