Ex-libris

Celebrating the book as an object to be treasured and passed on.

Traditionally printed or engraved on laid paper and affixed inside a volume, the ex-libris lends each book elegance and character while marking it as one’s own.

Whether featuring a coat of arms, a motto, a monogram or a composition inspired by a personal world, it becomes an expression of a story, a sensibility and a legacy.

Since 1880, Our Maison has designed and created bespoke ex-libris, conceived around your inspirations and produced in keeping with the Maison’s savoir-faire and traditions.

A bespoke creation

An ex-libris reveals its owner’s identity through a carefully considered composition.

Conceived as a signature in its own right, it subtly brings together a name, coat of arms, motto or motifs drawn from a personal world, set off by a paper whose texture brings every detail of the composition to life.

Careful selection of paper and format, typographic harmony, mastery of engraving techniques and meticulous finishing: since 1880, every project entrusted to the Maison has received the closest attention.

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Frequently asked questions

An ex-libris is a mark of ownership affixed inside a book, usually on the front endpaper. Traditionally printed or engraved on laid paper, it allows for elegant and personalized identification of a book's owner.

It also serves as a refined decorative element and can become a true collector's item.

Our Maison creates ex-libris in a range of formats, chosen to suit the style of the design and its intended use. Each project may be made entirely to measure, so that it sits harmoniously within the books for which it is intended.

An ex-libris can feature a name, initials, a motto, a coat of arms, a monogram, or any design inspired by a personal universe.

Each creation can be fully customized.

An ex-libris is usually affixed to the inside front cover or the endpaper using an adhesive suitable for paper.

The steps involved in creating a custom ex-libris include:

Discussion about your project and your wishes
Drafting and validation of a quote
Creation of graphic proposals and validation of a "proof"
Manufacturing of your ex-libris
A final manual quality control step carried out by us.

Finally, your order is carefully packaged and made available in our Parisian shop.

If you prefer postal delivery, we strive to ship your order as quickly as possible.

Once your order has been shipped, you will receive an email containing additional information.

Delivery times and associated costs vary depending on the shipping destination.

Production times vary according to the specifications of each project. As a guide, please allow between one and four weeks from approval of the design to delivery. An estimated timeframe will be provided at the beginning of the project.