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The document provides an overview of ex libris, or bookplates, which were used to identify the owner of books before the widespread availability of printing. It discusses the origins of ex libris in ancient Egypt and their development in monasteries and libraries in Europe. The document then highlights different styles, motifs, and artists that have created ex libris over time, such as heraldic crests, portraits, landscapes, and symbols representing the owner

Author

Francisco Ascencio

Language

EN