American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers
Global network celebrating 575 years of bookplate artists & collectors
Ex-Libris
A bookplate, or ex libris, is more than just a label. It represents a rich history of book ownership and artistic expression that dates back to the fifteenth century. Distinguished artists and their patrons have given serious attention to this art form, creating miniature graphic art prints that adorn books and provide a convenient, individualized way for the book’s owner to be identified.
Global network celebrating 575 years of bookplate artists & collectors
The Bookplate Buzz -April 2025
Highlight: Body Parts In Ex Libris Presented by Lew Jaffe We all know Lew Jaffe, who has been collecting bookplates for many years. Through this passion, he has amassed an unusual collection of bookplates relating to detached body parts.
The Bookplate Buzz is published by Cambridge Bookplate in cooperation with the American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers (ASBC&D).
New issue: The Bookplate Buzz. Volume 6, Number 2 2025
Ex Libris: Bookplates from the Libraries of the Rich and Famous
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