Abstract

The kinds of ex libris were mentioned, particularly, the handwritten ex libris in antique books in three Mexican libraries which protect antique books. The importance of identifying and keeping a record of the hand written ex libris was pointed out in the cataloguing process so that it can be registered in the catalogue libraries. There is a reflection of the utility of grouping in the phrase “handwritten ex libris” the private or institutional owner. Key words: Belonging marks, ex libris, handwritten ex libris, stamps, fire marks, antique book, catalogued index.

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  • The property marks such as ex libris gives an account of individuals or institutional groups that have given special importance to the book itself as a property object

  • This work aims to explore the presence of the belonging marks in antique books, the handwritten ex libris

  • The finding of the phrase handwritten ex libris lead to the recovering from the index catalogues of the following phrases (Table 1): Del uso de; Es de; Es del; Este libro pertenece a; Lo compré (I bought it); Pertenece a /al; Sirvo a mi dueño (I serve to my owner); Soy de (I am a belonging of)

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The property marks such as ex libris gives an account of individuals or institutional groups that have given special importance to the book itself as a property object. This object contributes to the development of knowledge in the different social groups. During the XIX and XX centuries, some printers and engravers made printed ex libris Their use has prevailed in printed and handwritten ways of marking by bibliophiles, public and private libraries, and in some individuals who like to write down their names in their books

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