Bookplate making, collecting and use in australia dr mark ferson, bookplate enthusiast and founding president of the new australian bookplate society, will. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. Bookplate ink owner karen gardner came to the yellow springs news in 1990. Members were asked to contribute examples of their original bookplates to be added to the special edition of the directory. Ex libris australian bookplate design award, 2016 on the 10 th march in the gallery on sturt in ballarat, victoria, the 5th biennial australian bookplate design award and exhibition will be launched and everyone will be busy judging a book by what appears on its inside cover. Please feel free to email or ring us if youd like any of these books kept aside for you.
Close beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Most people who are familiar with the world of books will be familiar with bookplates. Whilst the committee of the society had been discussing for some time ways of organising an exhibition, in mid2012 linda heald of kogarah library, after hearing about the society from other. The society was founded to promote awareness of bookplates as a. Here are a few both for institutions and individuals. A reference question led to our small but significant collection of early american bookplates. A signed bookplate does add some value to the book but not as much as an actual signed page does. Growing in popularity, author signed bookplates are laidin loosely included in the book. The bookplate, or ex libris, is a label giving the owners name pasted into a book, or on occasion used to record donation ofthe book to a library. American bookplate society, 18961897, by american bookplate society and washington ex libris society page images at hathitrust the bookplate booklet. Bookplates probably originated in germany, where the earliest known example, dated about the middle of the 15th century, is found. Army, non nisi parvulis not unless a child, 19th century. Favorite add to moon garden personalized bookplates vintage book plates ex libris, mothers day art deco library labels oiseaux.
Kit includes set of professionally designed and printed customized bookplates on choice of premium paper, choice of adhesive, applicator, boxes, instructions, and shipping. Rachel romneybrown has spent 14 years at bookplate, the cafe with the glasswalled terrace looking out over the lake and the magnificent stained glass windows at the national library of australia. Bookplate mania peaked in america and england from 1890 to about 1920. Finding aid processed by archives and special collections library, vassar college libraries. Alia rbsc bookplate making, collecting and use in australia. The design is typical of the the editor of the bookplate annual for high ideals of the boy scout movement and 1922 sincerely thanks the owners of the book is a particularly commendable design, both plates, and the artists, for their permission for utility and as a handsome bookplate. American bookplate society, 1914, by clifford nickels carver and american bookplate society.
Get the best deals on book plates when you shop the largest online selection at. Id like to put the bookplate into the book but i dont know if i should stick the bookplate right onto one of the intro pages or mount it some other way in the book eg photo corners. The dull and worn exterior of the store probably wont catch your eye unless youre a true bibliophile, but what really matters is the collection of books inside and the bookplate is pretty much overflowing. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Bookplate offers delightful dishes using fresh local produce, baristapoured espresso coffee and local wines and boutique beers. We also offer a postage service for an added cost if you prefer. An unforeseen, and exciting, byproduct of the launch of the new australian bookplate society in blackheath in october 2005, at least to this fargone bookplate historian, was the unearthing of a box of letters formerly belonging to sydney collector blanche milligan. The new australian bookplate society was unofficially launched at a bookplate exhibition held at blackheaths stop laughing this is serious gallery in october 2005, attended by artists and other lovers of bookplates.
We have amassed thousands of author signed bookplates by hundreds of some of the most popular fiction authors. Bookplate is a cafe that believes in the simple and healthy things done well. Shop ex libris bookplate stickers created by charmainezoe. Submission to the australian bookplate design competition. Bookplate definition of bookplate by merriamwebster. The bookplates on display were made by students studying art and design at australian tertiary institutions. In these internet days, it only takes two people to form a society, so were probably ahead already. End of an era for bookplate cafe at the national library. But ask her about a favourite memory and she talks about aeroplane jelly. Vintage gray cat bookplate antioch kitten watercolor 1978 julie shearer free sh. Percy neville barnett september 1881 1953 was an australian collector of and authority on bookplates. These organizations gave me an opportunity to meet with and obtain bookplates from other collectors.
Bookplate definition is a book owners identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book. Publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. Under its statutes, fisae is a federation of exlibris societies. The new australian bookplate society the new australian bookplate society was unofficially launched at a bookplate exhibition held at blackheaths stop laughing this is serious gallery in october 2005, attended by artists and other lovers of bookplates. Bookplates typically bear a name, motto, device coatofarms. This exhibition of finalists from the bookplate design award, established by the new australian bookplate society, celebrates the awards 10th anniversary. Dissatisfaction with the perceived poor status of artists led, in 1932, to the breakaway of australian ex libris. During 2006, the stop laughing website was wrecked by computer. Traditionally, they are the printed labels pasted into books to show the name of the owner, whether to ensure that a borrowed book is returned or simply to mark the volume as ones own. On 25 november 1941 a meeting was called by organiser john gartner to form the australian bookplate club with r.
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. It will be custom printed with the name or text of your choice on nonglossy, selfadhesive paper with a peeloff backing. These printable bookplates can be printed on sticker paper or pasted into the inside front cover of a book. Product description this drawing of a warm but tidy bookshelf was part of a set of designs acquired by antioch bookplate company from the etchcraft company. Click any bookplate to see a larger version and download it. Come in for a leisurely lunch or coffee with friends, or book a high tea, function or event. So in 2012 we celebrated the societys 40th anniversary. New australian bookplate society a number of artists, bibliophiles and collectors have expressed an interest in forming a group with the common idea of promoting the art and use of bookplates. The golden era of american bookplate design 18901940 william elliott butler read. So in 2012 we celebrated the society s 40th anniversary. Upon entering bookplate, visitors are often struck by the stunning kaleidos. Croll elected as president and gartner as secretarytreasurer. The society was founded to promote awareness of bookplates as a living, contemporary art form, but one with a.
Barnett is best known for his promotional role during the 1920s and 1930s when bookplates enjoyed a resurgence of interest in australasia, europe, and the united states. They fit averys standard templates 6perpage shipping label template 5164, 5264, 5524, 8164, 8254, 8464. The multiaward winning dining destination celebrates food and makes what they can by hand, including a large range of housemade cakes and petit slices. Bookplate societies fisae the international federation of exlibris societies details are given here of all the member societies and their websites. When i first got interested in bookplates i joined both the american society of bookplate designers and collectors and the british bookplate society.
For more information on collecting bookplates and an incredible array of beautiful images, visit jaffes bookplate junkie blog. 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. Bookplate specs this design is 4 inches high and 3 inches wide. Ex libris australian bookplate design award, 2016 the culture. Browse bookplate on sale, by desired features, or by customer ratings. Its located on peats ferry road, on the old or west side of the suburbs cbd. If you later get the book signed by the author, you can then use the signed bookplate in a different book. The australian library of art recently received a special copy of the new australian bookplate society directory of members 2011. First, choose from any of our exclusively crafted bookplate styles, shapes, and colors. Etching and engraving, graphic arts collection early american bookplates. Traditionally, they are the printed labels pasted into books to show the name of the owner, whether to ensure that a borrowed book is returned. Bookplates have been a part of book collecting for hundreds of years. Bookplate, a label with a printed design intended to indicate ownership, usually pasted inside the front cover of a book.
I have a collection of signed astrospace books and i have just purchased a frank borman signature on a bookplate to go into a copy of his book countdown. Antique original bookplate engraving etching bibliophile society boston framed. The illustrations, more than a score in number, in clude an original etching and several prints in colors. New australian bookplate society, riverview, new south wales, australia.
Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published. A classified list of early american bookplates with a brief description of the principal styles and a note as to the prominent engravers. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. For menus, bookings, openings hours and more, visit bookplates website. Links to bookplate society members sites richard shirley smith. The australian bookplate society wasnt formed until 1923. Federation internationale des societes damateurs dexlibris or international federation of societies of. After the demise of the australian ex libris society, interest remained strong in victoria.
The new australian bookplate society website relaunched members with internet access will be pleased to know that, with the support and hard work of ian dalkin and elisabeth bastian of stop laughing this is serious gallery, blackheath, the societys website has been relaunched. Mar 04, 2016 ex libris australian bookplate design award, 2016 on the 10 th march in the gallery on sturt in ballarat, victoria, the 5th biennial australian bookplate design award and exhibition will be launched and everyone will be busy judging a book by what appears on its inside cover. The bookplate is a small bookshop in hornsby where you can get secondhand and collectible books. Percy neville barnett september 1881 1953 was an australian collector of and authority. Thats when the really great collections were formed. Bookplate collection acquired through gifts of adelaide underhill, charles gordon post and harry j. The book is printed on old stratford paper, large quarto in. American bookplate society, 1917, by alfred fowler and american bookplate society page images at hathitrust year book. Quarterly fullcolour newsletter available publications. Printing historical society the bibliographical society publishes the library imaginative book illustration society the alcuin society, canada for lovers of books, the book arts, fine printing, and reading the society of heraldic arts see useful list of heraldic artists d.
Our commitment to providing products to you quickly, in combination with our high standards for customer service, means your order will look fantastic and arrive on time. Schweizerischer ex libris club selc, rebstock 9, ch6074 giswil ow switzerland. Bookplate features a bearded man, deep in concentration, leafing through the pages of a large book. Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates. Overseeing the bookplate printing business then known as my own bookplate was quickly one of her responsibilities. The new australian bookplate society was founded in 2006 to raise awareness of both historical and m. Yes, yes, and too often the bookplates are plainjane, just ugly or misaligned or mismoistened so as to cause wrinkling on the verso. In either event, an author signed bookplate increases the value of a book.
Nov 26, 2016 this exhibition of finalists from the bookplate design award, established by the new australian bookplate society, celebrates the awards 10th anniversary. It also pre sents a short history of the american bookplate society and an illustrated catalogue of the sixth annual exhibition. Fascinated with the ex libris designs, she continued expanding the business after becoming a coowner of the newspaper in 1991. In the back of my mind is also the image of a deeply sighing author sitting down to sign a few hundred of them. Ex libris australian bookplate design award, 2016 the. 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. Get your hands on great customizable ex libris bookplate stickers from zazzle. Back issues, index to the first 20 issues of the newsletter, members directory 2011. For menus, bookings, openings hours and more, visit bookplate s website. Choose from thousands of designs or make your own today.