ex libris: a book owner's identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book: bookplate Bookplates have been around since The Middle Ages. They began as functional items produced by stationery salesmen, later evolving into highly stylized labels created by artists. This transition led to the rise in affordability & popularization of the bookplate. These letterpress bookplates come in packs of five and make for the perfect gift! Each bookplate is adhesive and can be stuck to the inside of a book, the outside of a journal, or wherever else you’d like.