{"product_id":"the-game-is-won-personalized-gothic-ex-libris-bookplates-crafted-on-traditional-gummed-paper-3in-x-4in-set-of-30","title":"The Game is Won, Personalized Gothic Ex-Libris Bookplates, Crafted on Traditional Gummed Paper, 3in x 4in, Set of 30","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuard your books with a striking reproduction of Gerald Fenwick Metcalfe's haunting illustration for Samuel Taylor Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. This dramatic vintage Ex Libris design captures one of the poem's most unforgettable moments: a hooded skeleton clutching a dice cup stands before a young woman amid the shattered remains of a wrecked ship, accompanied by the chilling inscription, \"The Game Is Won.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginally created to accompany Coleridge's immortal masterpiece, the illustration embodies the Gothic imagination with its themes of fate, mortality, chance, and the supernatural. Rich in symbolism and Victorian artistry, it makes an unforgettable bookplate for readers drawn to classic literature, Gothic fiction, maritime legends, and dark romantic aesthetics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBookplates are ideal for safeguarding the volumes in your library and make a unique and thoughtful gift.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBookplates 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth the paper and the adhesive are VEGAN and CRUELTY-FREE.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHistorically, bookplates have been printed on gummed paper for a variety of 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 and eliminates the waste of sticker adhesive backings. Third, the finished bookplate has a refined look and feel.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nITEM DETAILS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• Dimensions: 4in x 3in, 10.16cm x 7.62cm\u003cbr\u003e\n• Substrate: 50# White English Finish Gummed Paper\u003cbr\u003e\n• Adhesive: Moisture\/Water activated\u003cbr\u003e\n• Quantity: 30 Bookplates\u003cbr\u003e\n• Turn around time: 3-5 days\u003cbr\u003e\n• Each bookplate ships with instructions.\u003cbr\u003e\n• Each bookplate is handcrafted and cut to size and may vary slightly from the rest\u003cbr\u003e\n• Option to Personalize: Yes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPERSONALIZATION\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThese bookplates can be personalized with your name(s). The font used is an adjusted version of Americana Std as shown in the photos. A maximum of 20 characters is allowed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nINSTRUCTIONS\/HOW-TO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOn 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 perform a test on a paper surface before applying 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSOME HISTORY\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThank you for supporting my small business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ebon et Noir","offers":[{"title":"Not Personalized","offer_id":43259355824226,"sku":"thegameiswon_EL_NP","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Personalized","offer_id":43259355856994,"sku":"thegameiswon_EL_P","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1094\/6612\/files\/8ffb6baf-68d5-5a88-a2fe-48ccdcf8c8ea.jpg?v=1787807704","url":"https:\/\/ebonnoir.com\/products\/the-game-is-won-personalized-gothic-ex-libris-bookplates-crafted-on-traditional-gummed-paper-3in-x-4in-set-of-30","provider":"Ebon et Noir","version":"1.0","type":"link"}