What's an Ex Libris?

A bookplate, also known as ex-librīs, is a printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. Simple typographical bookplates are termed "book labels".

What is a ex libris mean?

: a book owner's identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book : bookplate On the inside of the covers appears that plate with the fat chicken wearing glasses, hatching a closed book.

Where does an ex libris go?

A bookplate is a small printed label which is adhered to a book, most often inside the front cover. They are also sometimes known as “ex libris,” meaning “from the library of.”) They're most commonly used to identify the book's owner. However, some bookplates are signed by the author, then affixed to the book.