What is ExLibris?

Bookplates are small size graphic works that booklovers place inside the cover of their books and includes images about different topics and the name of the owner. It is like the card or the deed of a book. A bookplate, also known as “Ex-libris” introduces its owner, glorifies it and warns the person who borrowed…

Exlibris Techniques

Symbols for Techniques Used in Printed Ex-libris Intaglio Printing Techniques, Original C = Intaglio printing (blank); embossing C1 = Steel engraving C2 = Burin (graver or gouge) engraving, notably on copper C3 = Etching, including direct (brush) etching C4 = Drypoint, including crayon manner and stipple engraving C5 = Aquatint C6 = Soft-ground or sugar…