Bookplate

usgb/ˈbʊkpleɪt/
noun

A small paper or piece of parchment that is stuck in the inside front of a book, showing the name of the book's owner.

Her personal library boasted volumes from all over the world, each marked with her custom bookplate.
Visual representation of "bookplate" - A small paper or piece of parchment that is stuck in the inside front of a book, showing the name of the book's owner.

Often appears as...

  • custom bookplate
  • personal bookplate
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Identity Marker

A bookplate indicates that a book is part of someone's personal collection, like a small label of ownership.

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When browsing his shelves, I noticed a bookplate with his initials inside every novel.
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Personal Touch

Bookplates often reflect the owner's personality or interests through their design.

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The bookplate showed a quaint drawing of a cat, which hinted at her love for felines.
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Antiquarian Flair

Bookplates can give a book an antique or classic feel, especially if they are ornate or traditional in style.

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His book's bookplate bore an intricate family crest, adding a sense of history.
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