A term used to indicate that a book was previously a library copy. They are usually identified with markings or stamps of the library. They may also contain the library card pockets in the rear of the book.
Once part of a library, and often showing the signs of wear common to such use-- perhaps a blind-stamp on the title page, a label on the spine, or a pocket affixed to one of the inside covers.
A book that used to belong to a library.
Previously owned by a lending library, and usually accompanied by the library stamps, marks, packets, cards, stickers etc. Ex-Library books are generally not valued by collectors, except as reading copies.
a book that was once in a public or school library - may have stamps or labels or other markings
Oh no. These poor books are often defaced, marked up and abused with glue among other things, and all this before the general public gets a chance to read them. Expect ex-library books to have ink stamps, card pockets, barcode stickers, spine labels, etc. But while these books may be especially worn, there are some books that are difficult to find in any condition and as such the maligned ex-lib copy suddenly becomes desirable.
A book previously owned by a library. May include library markings, stamps, card pocket or library binding
This book may have all the normal Ex-library markings inside, such as a library card pocket, catalog numbers, and library stamps with the name of the library. Also they may be stamped discarded or withdrawn on the inside. The dust jacket may have the normal library stickers, along with a clear archival cover. [Back to the Top] .
A term used to describe a book that was "discarded" or "withdrawn" from a public or school library. These books are usually identified by library markings which can include date stamps, card pockets, cataloging numbers, and more. Aside from the unsightly markings, these books are often badly damaged and soiled from having been in circulation for a long time.
(EX LIB) Deaccessioned from a public library or collection.
a book that has been removed (discarded) from an institutional library. Such books will often have library card pockets and ink stamps and will show considerable wear.
indicates a book was once in a public or school library. This term normally indicates normal library markings, stamps, pockets, etc.
legitimately removed (discarded/de-accessioned) from an institutional library, such as a public library or university library.
Deaccessioned from a public libraries collection.
legitimately removed from an institutional library, such as a public library, university library, historical society, etc. Often has catalog numbers inked or painted on the spine, library bookplates, embossed or rubber-stamped identification on the title page and plates. Referred to as "ex-lib" and of considerably lower monetary value than the respective book which has never been the property of an institutional library
Indicates that the book was a library copy. It will contain stamps, ticket pockets and markings to one degree or another
A term used to indicate a book was once in a library. They are usually identified with one or more markings of the library such as stampings, card pockets, cataloging numbers, etc. Frequently they are marked as "discarded" or "withdrawn" when sold by a library.
Formerly the property of a library.