Book Curse bookplates

Book curses were originally written into medieval manuscripts and had threats of excommunication, torture or death in order to deter would-be book thieves. This book curse comes from an original source where the 'falling sickness' meant epilepsies. 

• 10 pack comes in a string tie envelope
• 25/50 pack comes in a marbled gift box with foiled details
  
• gold metallic and black ink
• self-adhesive matte sticker paper
• 2.5 × 3.5 in/ 66 × 90 mm 
• Printed in Sydney, Australia

Note these are not personalised or printed with names. For personalised bookplates with your name printed on all the stickers click here.

25 August 2025 update: We are no longer shipping to the US due to the new and confusing tariffs set by the Trump administration. 

All items are shipped from Ashfield, NSW, Australia via AusPost or DHL within 1-2 business days. Personalised items may take longer (5-7 business days), please see individual products. Below prices are in AUD and in business days. 

Bookplates, or ex libris (Latin for 'from the library of'), are used to identify the owner of a book and have been used since the 1400s. This vintage bookplate style is inspired by the golden age of illustration in the early 1900s.

These ex libris bookplate stickers have been printed in black and a special metallic gold ink making these a beautiful addition to your books.

Perfect gift for your bibliophile friends, teachers, librarians or for your own collection of books. Just write your name in the space, peel off the backing and add a bit of a personalised touch to your books.

Drawn with a dip pen and ink, printed in Australia.