Mark your treasured library with the timeless elegance of the Thorny Bower Ex Libris bookplates. Framed by an intricate tangle of winding vines, thorns, and botanical ornamentation, this classic design evokes the beauty of antique bookplates and the romance of centuries-old private libraries.
At the heart of the design is the Latin inscription "Hic liber pertinet ad meam Bibliothecam," meaning, "This book belongs to my library." The use of meam is the feminine form, making this edition especially suited for a woman's personal collection. Personalized with your name, each bookplate creates a distinctive mark of ownership worthy of your most cherished books.
Printed on traditional gummed paper, these bookplates honor the enduring custom of identifying and protecting the volumes of a private library. Simply moisten the reverse and apply to the inside cover of your favorite books for a beautiful, lasting finish.
This ex libris makes a perfect gift for the book lover in your life or as a special treat for yourself. Whether you're a student, a professor, or just someone who loves to curl up with a good book, this ex libris will enhance your reading experience and let others know that these books are a treasured part of your collection.
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
• Option to Personalize: Yes
PERSONALIZATION
These bookplates can be personalized with your name(s). The font used is an adjusted version of Amador, 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 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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