Elevate your book collection with a touch of antiquity and symbolism with our exquisite gummed paper ex libris. Featuring an antique heraldic crest with a cross, helmet, and shield, this ex libris is a perfect addition to any book lover's collection.
The crest is beautifully designed, showcasing intricate details of the cross, helmet, and shield, symbolizing strength, honor, and protection. The Latin inscription "Nihilo Nisi Truce," meaning "With Nothing But the Cross," adds a sense of timeless wisdom and faith to the ex libris, making it truly special and meaningful.
Our gummed paper ex libris is easy to apply to the inside cover of your books, adding a touch of elegance and personalization to your beloved collection. The high-quality gummed paper ensures durability and longevity, making it a lasting addition to your books for years to come.
Whether you're a book collector, a history enthusiast, or appreciate the beauty of antique crests, our gummed paper ex libris with the heraldic crest and Latin inscription is a perfect choice. Make a statement of your faith and appreciation for tradition with this exquisite ex libris, and let it adorn your books with its timeless beauty and symbolism.
Both the paper and the adhesive are VEGAN and CRUELTY-FREE.
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 with instructions.
• Each bookplate is handcrafted and cut to size and may vary slightly from the rest
• Personalized: 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 used is an adjusted version of Centaur MT, 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 you test 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 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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