A marvellous book all about the bookplate, or exlibris, the small and often highly decorative label pasted into a book, most usually on the inside front cover, to indicate its owner. The most comprehensive directories are those published by the sheppard press, london. Knock knocks personal library kit get your books back 2009. Broad collection of hay plates at hard to beat prices. Included in every issue ab bookmans after 1949 was a set of criteria for grading the condition of used books. The mission of the abaa is to promote ethical standards and professionalism in the antiquarian book trade, to encourage the collecting and preservation of rare and antiquarian books and related materials, to support educational programs and research into the study of rare books, and to facilitate collegial relations between. The vermont antiquarian booksellers association vermont. Ash rare books, bookplates, bookplates, ex libris, book labels. The history of books is as old as the history of thought. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. A pair of sisters involved in the antiquarian bookselling community and yet operating businesses thousands of miles apart.
See more ideas about book labels, free printables and book worms. Explore unique, collectible and unusual items from the finest booksellers in the world. Bookplates are highly collectible although theres some debate about removing them from vintage books, and many collectors focus on specialized topics or themes. The kitten provides a punning subject for this bookplate for the wife of the antiquarian bookseller and publisher william downing 18441910, who ran the chaucer head bookshop in birmingham from 1870. William blake the book of urizen denounced by contemporaries as an eccentric and madman. How to store books safely the new antiquarian the blog of. Goodsell, rare books, is a privatelyowned antiquarian and secondhand bookstore situated at the kingston hill book store in historic kingston, rhode island. The florida antiquarian book fair is the oldest and largest fair of its kind in the southeastern united states. Broad collection of 1st printing plates seven at hard to beat prices. Beautiful book plates that are ideal for anyones personal library, had to buy two packs as my mum had to have them as well lol you get 55 book plates all are beautiful and well made, i had no problems sticking them in to the books as they are like high quality stickers, overall very very impressed, will be ordering a few more boxes. Think of them as the wise and familiar grandparents of your book collection.
Oxfam is a registered charity in england and wales no 202918 and scotland sc039042. We see a lot of collectible and antiquarian flower books, gardening books, horticulture books and books with floral motif show up on our monthly most expensive sales lists. Elisabeth runs old imprints in portland, oregon, and is one of the most interesting sellers of ephemera that we know. Bookplates or book labels 1 are nearly as old as printed books themselves. Bookbid has been buying and selling rare books for over 30 years. The mission of the abaa is to promote ethical standards and professionalism in the antiquarian book trade, to encourage the collecting and preservation of rare and antiquarian books and related materials, to support educational programs and research into the study of rare books, and to facilitate collegial relations.
Many have become collectible due to the designer or owner. Established in edinburgh, 1980 and now located in kilsyth, north lanarkshire, we have the largest collection of second hand theology in scotland. Discover your rare book source, featuring outofprint books and antique books. We deal in a wide range of new, second hand, antiquarian christian books and ephemera. Ab bookmans weekly, which ceased publication in 1999, was for decades the bible of the antiquarian book trade. This item personalized antiquarian bookplates set of 36 book labels, 3 38 by 3 58 personalized toile bookplates set of 144 book labels, 112 by 4 personalized book lovers bookplates set of 144 book labels, 112 by 4 letterpress reading squirrel ex libris kids bookplates, made in the usa. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Better world books loves antiquarian and rare books. New arrivals added daily, were now actively producing videos of many our items for your browsing pleasure. Bookplate mania in america and england peaked from 1890 to about 1920.
We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books. The antiquarian bookstore, new hampshires largest antiquarian book store, features collections, outofprint books, rare books, antiquarian books, magazines, comics, art, and collections. Going as far back as 500 years ago, bookplates, tell us interesting stories that provenance. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. Antiquarian means, according to the nearest available dictionary, pertaining to antiquaries or antiquities or in short, old stuff andor the people who. Abaa antiquarian booksellers association of america. More specifically, the term is used for those who study history with particular attention to ancient artifacts, archaeological and historic sites, or historic archives and manuscripts. Provenance through bookplates or book labels rare books digest. Antique books clearly have been around for a long time, but dont let the words antique book or antiquarian book give you the wrong impression. The word antiquarian could also be used to describe a person who collects rare books or other antique items. Antiquarian books are like the grandparents of books.
The most reputable antiquarian book sellers worldwide 12 years experience in the antiquarian book trade. They range in subject from collectible popup books and atlases to outofprint instruction manuals and more. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. Roger treglown is the new president of the antiquarian booksellers association published on 16 april 2019. 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. Antiquarian book trade in the united states wikipedia. An educational and informational site about rare, old and antiquarian books. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america, the leading association of rare book dealers in america. W e are a bookseller specializing in fishing books, fly fishing books, hunting books, and sporting books. In many european languages, the word antiquarian or its equivalent has shifted in modern times to refer to a person who either trades in or collects rare and ancient antiquarian books. What is the difference between rare books and antiquarian books. We pride ourselves on providing collectors with personalized service. Meu amigo charlie brown, charlie brown and snoopy, i love books, good books, my books, reading books.
The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. Ioba book terminology independent online booksellers. But the art of rarebook collecting is alive and well, and nowhere is it more evident than at the new york international antiquarian book fair, which takes place at the park avenue armory from march 5 through 8. In the style of antique books, these 55 labels are classic and sophisticated and will appeal to a wide range of tastes and genres. Bookplate library rubber stamp by stamps by impression. See more ideas about books, antique books and ebay. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Rapach angling books, purveyors of antiquarian, collectible, and outofprint fishing books for the discriminating angler. The term antiquarian, in general, refers to antiquities and collectible items usually considered old and rare, usually in reference to books, but is not limited to books. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century.
Choose a striking classic design for your library of prized reading treasures. Books tagged arts pictorial graphics brian dimambro. The designs of the antiquarian bookplates are both classically themed and nonjuvenile. Provenance through bookplates or book labels rare books. Important collection of ownersigned lawbooks of famous american historical persons. Rare shel silverstein book labels stickers sheet of 8 titles adhesive. Find 1st printing plates seven on sale today online. Group of 191 circa 1805 1865 that were the working books of famous americans during this period. Personalized antiquarian bookplates set of 36 book labels. English bookplates, ancient and modern, by egerton castle. Many include full color plates, or at least illustrations, and all the examples weve showcased below possess unusually ornate, detailed or striking beautiful covers. While our members sell, buy, and appraise books and. The book fair features dealers specializing in books of every age and subject matter, antique maps, ephemera and other paper.
In this digital age, rare books may seem like a sleepy trend from a bygone era, calling to mind dark, dusty libraries. Autograph inscriptions, letters, and musical quotes signed by maurice ravel, sigismond thalberg, max reger, richard strauss, and other prominent musicians are also included in this. Bookbid rare books specializes in rare antiquarian and modern collectible books. Bookplates typically bear a name, motto, device coatof. English bookplates, ancient and modern 1893 english bookplates, ancient and modern, by egerton castle. English bookplates, ancient and modern 1893 the public. Wayward loaned books will be things of the past when your book return information is highlighted with this trio of distinctive designs. At a fair in milan, he met daniel pastore, an argentine book dealer. Please contact your better world books representative to see what options are available. Our shop, opposite the british museum, is open between 11. Find signed books, first editions, antiquarian books and more. The antiquarian book trade in the united states is an aspect of book collecting and publishing. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Before the first century ad introduced the techincal advances of the codex, the written word was preserved on clay tablets and parchment scrolls. Antiquarian book defending his flag by edward stratemeyer 1907, 1st edition, civil war history book, antiquarian history book, antique books stonybrookantiques 5 out of 5. There are probably a million technical answers to this question, and some of them are probably correct. Dealers in secondhand and antiquarian books in the british isles, now in its tenth edition, european book dealers, and book dealers in north america arranged regionally as well as by specialities. Sally runs asia bookroom in canberra, australia, a business that specializes in asian books, art, and. I am celebrating my 11th anniversary, this summer, at this location and have been operating a by appointment location in westerly, rhode island, for 28 years. Abebooks has many millions of books, many of which are rare books, collectible books, antiquarian books or unique books. We have been selling books since 1969 and in that time have published over 200 cata logues. We have an eclectic assortment of more than two hundred fifty thousand 250,000 books. Allison goodsell books kingston, rhode island at kingston hill. The earliest known examples of printed bookplates are german, and date from the 15th century. Book plate an ownership label, usually placed inside front cover.
Some books came down through famous owners, others and have more than one signature none signed by book authors. 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. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. This selection is reserved for some of the oldest offerings in the rare book room. Celebrating its 60th year, the fair brings together more. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is. Our team of specialists will properly identify, catalogue and market these unique books to a global audience to ensure their value is maximized. Mathematicae collectiones books iii viii a federico commandino.
Jan 18, 2010 antiquarian bookplates are the perfect solution for covering unexpected writing inside a books cover. In english, however, the word either as antiquarian. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. Antiquarian bookplates the new york public library shop. Inspired by the gorgeous marbleized endpapers, eyecatching color combinations, and delicate details that make antique books so alluring, this set of bookplates makes the perfect gift for writers, bibliophiles, antique admirersand anyone who appreciates the charming. Antiquarian bookplates are the perfect solution for covering unexpected writing inside a book s cover. Dec 29, 2009 beautiful book plates that are ideal for anyones personal library, had to buy two packs as my mum had to have them as well lol you get 55 book plates all are beautiful and well made, i had no problems sticking them in to the books as they are like high quality stickers, overall very very impressed, will be ordering a few more boxes. Never again will you be in search of the perfect present for your book loving friend you can now give a whole set of bookplates with quotes from the likes of jane austen, johnathan swift, and samuel johnson. Antiquarian bookplates by potter gift 9780307465382. Weve been in business in portsmouth, nh since 1973. Antiquarian bookplates are the perfect solution for covering unexpected writing inside a books cover. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Selfadhesive and printed on oaktag weight paper, the bookplates background is the color of antique ivory. We scoured our vast selection of vintage books for the most beautiful dust jackets, and soon discovered that selecting just 30 was a nearly impossible task.
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