Introducing Sundial Ex-Libris Bookplates - a personalized treasure for book lovers who appreciate the beauty of secret gardens and the passage of time. Crafted on traditional gummed paper, these exquisite bookplates feature a drawing of an old walled secret garden, a sundial taking center stage amidst lush flower beds, and an ornate gate in the background.
Transport yourself to a world of wonder and mystery with this enchanting bookplate. The detailed drawing captures the serene beauty of a hidden garden, where stories and secrets await to be discovered within the pages of your favorite books.
Personalize these bookplates with your name, initials, or a meaningful message to make them uniquely yours. They not only serve as functional book identifiers but also as a work of art that adds a touch of elegance and charm to your book collection.
Crafted on traditional gummed paper, these bookplates are made to last, ensuring they will be cherished for years. They also make for a thoughtful and meaningful gift for bookworms, garden enthusiasts, and those who appreciate the passage of time and the allure of green spaces.
The inscription reads: "An old book and an old garden, these be friends, ever sympathetic, ever true."
Order yours today and embark on literary adventures in your secret garden of imagination.
Bookplates are crafted on 50# White English Finish Gummed Paper and hand-cut to size. Gummed paper is coated with an adhesive backing that requires water to activate (similar to traditional stamps). Once the adhesive is activated, the paper will adhere to the front pastedown of your book.
Historically, bookplates have been printed on gummed paper for various reasons. First, the glue is water-soluble and can be removed by steaming or wetting without damaging your book. Second, gummed paper dries flat and without residue, eliminating the waste of sticker adhesive backings. Third, the finished bookplate has a refined look and feel.
ITEM DETAILS
• Dimensions: 4in x 3in, 10.16cm x 7.62cm
• Substrate: 50# White English Finish Gummed Paper
• Adhesive: Moisture/Water activated
• Quantity: 30 Bookplates
• Turn around time: 3-5 days
• Each bookplate ships in a hardback envelope with instructions.
• Each bookplate is handcrafted and cut to size and may vary slightly from the rest
• Option to Personalize: Yes
PERSONALIZATION
These bookplates can be personalized with your name(s). You can choose either your first name or both first and last names. The font is an adjusted version of LHF Colonial Roman, as shown. A maximum of 25 characters is allowed.
INSTRUCTIONS/HOW-TO
On a clean surface, moisten the back of the bookplate with a damp sponge. The bookplate will curl up a little; this is normal. Affix the moistened bookplate where desired, smoothing the paper from the center outwards to eliminate any creases and wrinkles. Gummed paper dries flat and smooth. I recommend testing on a paper surface before applying it to your book to get a feel for the moisture/glue. Don't moisten the front of the bookplate, as the inks are not waterproof. If you opted for blank bookplates, write your name in before applying. Store unused bookplates in a dark, dry place.
SOME HISTORY
A bookplate is sometimes called an ex libris meaning "from the books of" in Latin. The earliest known example, dated to 1480, is the bookplate of Hilprand Brandenburg, a Carthusian monk. At first, most bookplates were designed to safeguard the property of nobles; thus, they were adorned with coats of arms and other indicators of inherited prestige. This was the case through the 18th century; though styles changed with artistic trends. The 19th century saw the rise of the middle class. Scholars, professionals, and other educated individuals became interested in bookplates and commissioned works in a pictorial vein. Since then, ex libris have been used to denote personal property and as a form of personal expression. Since ex libris stamps were generally never seen by the public, the artwork varied tremendously from intimate erotic scenes to darkly expressionistic styles.
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