Reading Evening

75€

Engraved in numbered series of twelve
Personalize it with a first name, last name, or initials
The perfect gift for a book lover
Hand-engraved stamp crafted in our Paris workshop
72h express option available for urgent orders

Numbered edition of 12 · Series no. 2

Only 5 numbered copies left

Stamp handle color Black Natural wood

Size

6 × 4 cm

Personalisation

0/50

Shipping estimated in 5 days

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How does it work?

An original illustration chosen from our designs
Personalisation with a first name, surname, initials…
Artisan engraving of the stamp on a natural or black varnished wooden handle
Complete kit with black ink pad and storage pouch

Numbered edition

A closed series is never reopened. The same design may be released in a later series, with new numbering.

Production times

Your personalised stamp is engraved within 3 working days
An urgent option is available for last-minute gifts

Shipping

Mainland France: free
Europe: €9.95

i stamp all my books

I have always dreamed of having my own bookplate, like in old books. I ordered this beautiful one from Ex-Libris. I stamp it everywhere!

Carl V.

Frequently asked questions

What is an ex-libris?

An ex-libris is a personalised engraving or stamp pressed onto the first page of a book, showing the name of its owner or of the library it belongs to.

How many letters can I add to this ex-libris?

On this ex-libris you can add up to 20 characters. If the name is longer, get in touch!

How is this ex-libris made?

Every design is drawn by Lauren, our illustrator.

It is then engraved by hand onto a wooden handle fitted with a rubber plate.

What is a numbered edition?

Every design in our collection is engraved in series of twelve numbered copies.

When a series is complete, it is closed for good and never reopened. The same design may, however, return later in the year depending on demand, in a new series with its own numbering. It's the principle of successive print runs of a book!

Your copy therefore carries two numbers: that of its series, and its own within it. Both are given to you in your order confirmation email.

drawn by lauren
by hand, from your inspirations
made in france
in our little workshop
free shipping
on orders over 89 euros

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our previous collaborations

diptyque

Ex-libris stamps created from Diptyque's historic perfume archives.

A calligraphy and ex-libris workshop for the opening of the Diptyque flagship store.

louis vuitton

Creative collaboration with Louis Vuitton during events, custom illustrations for clients during personal appointments.

ladurée

Christmas collaboration with Ladurée, creation of six ex-libris stamps distributed in all of the brand's Parisian stores

sarah andelman

Selected by Sarah Andelman for her exhibition at Le Bon Marché, "Mise en Page," in February-April 2024, we created a pop-up Ex-Libris store on the ground floor of Le Bon Marché.

officine universelle buly

Illustration and engraving of the facade of their new Tokyo store, for a bespoke ex-libris stamp used on their invitations and business cards.

art basel

Limited edition ex-libris stamps in collaboration with American artist Christine Sun Kim, on sale at the Art Basel Shop, curated by Sarah Andelman

groupe dumant

Creation of the logo for the Dumant family group, owner of iconic bistros such as Aux crus de Bourgogne, Aux Bons Crus, and l'Auberge Bressane.

lit bakehouse

Chinese New Year packaging illustration for Lit Bakehouse, an iconic French bakery and pastry shop in Jakarta, Indonesia.

claudie pierlot

Collaboration with the brand for their fall-winter 2025 collection showroom, creation of exclusive coats of arms and calligraphy

castel

Creation of Castel's ex-libris bookplate and customized ex-libris activities during events for Club members and participation in themed evenings open to members

alors paris

Collaboration with the Franco-Japanese brand Alors Paris in the creation of a scarf based on the theme of old maps of the city of Paris.

l'auberge du mouton blanc

Creation of the logo for the Auberge du Mouton Blanc, a bistrot on Rue d'Auteuil in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.

molli

For the opening of the Molli flagship store, we were invited to design a unique ex-libris for the brand, which will be stamped in all the books in the store!

chef calum franklin

Creation of a personal logo concept for British chef Calum Franklin, illustrations and ex-libris for his new restaurant Public House, located in Paris's 2nd arrondissement.

the decorum

Seasonal pop-up at The Decorum, Bangkok's go-to destination for sartorial luxury. Design creation for tote bags and T-shirts.

hublot

Collaboration with Hublot for Christmas 2024, evening event featuring custom-made ex-libris stamps for the brand's best customers, creation of three limited-edition ex-libris

comédie française

Four limited edition ex-libris designs available exclusively at the Comédie Française boutique

eric bompard

An ex-libris for Eric Bompard, to be stamped in the books in the shop's library and in the books given as gifts to customers during the holiday season.

rendel

Creation of a coat of arms for the Rendel eyewear brand, embroidered on all in-store uniforms

sonia rykiel

An evening devoted to literature and eroticism at L'Hôtel Rue des Beaux Arts. Creation of the event's graphic identity and personalised ex-libris stamps for the guests.

figaret

Creation of the logo and concept for Figaret's monthly literary dinners, "La Passion du Style".

sergio tacchini

Creation of a custom-made window display and coat of arms for Sergio Tacchini's Officine di Stile, Fashion Week 2024 event

custom gift

I loved giving this gift to a photographer friend. The Ex-Libris team helped me create a design that was 100% him. He was so touched. Thank you again for creating such a unique item!

Charles F. VERIFIED

received just in time

The stamp is beautiful, but it arrived the day before departure. I should have chosen the express option to avoid the stress. I still highly recommend it!

Matthew L. VERIFIED

unique creation

My colleagues and I were looking for an original gift for a friend who was leaving the company. The personalized bookplate was an obvious choice: a unique design that reflected his personality, to stamp his collection of art books.

Mary C. VERIFIED

my own stamp

I had Ex-Libris Paris make a custom stamp to sign my works. Together with Lauren, the illustrator, I came up with a design that suits me. The result is wonderful, thank you again.

Helen D. VERIFIED

based on my photo

I created an ex-libris for my bookstore using a photo of the façade. The result is fantastic, and my customers can have it stamped in the books they purchase. Thank you!

Judy G. VERIFIED

looks great

The standard format is already very pretty, but the XL size would have really highlighted the details. I'll keep that in mind for next time!

Juliet V. VERIFIED

best gift

I gave my best friend a custom ex-libris stamp based on a photo of his dogs. The result was fantastic! The photo was redrawn to create a really cool stamp.

Louis A. VERIFIED

my crest

Ex-Libris created a custom coat of arms for me, using symbols that reflect who I am. I loved working with the illustrator, who perfectly translated my ideas into a design.

Philip P. VERIFIED

bespoke design

It's rare these days to find something so personalized and handmade. I love mine, I stamp it in all my books, it's a bit like a personal logo. Thank you to the whole Ex-libris team!

Morgan B. VERIFIED