1, the book ticket originated in Europe and is a pocket version. Originally carved by a printmaker, it later developed into a small picture designed according to the owner's personality and hobbies. Book tickets vary in size, ranging in length from 3-4 cm to 10 cm. The ticket face is mainly designed, with the collector's name, nickname, student number, and sometimes one or two proverbs, aphorisms or collection years. Some people in the cultural circle once praised book tickets as "gems on paper".
2. Book tickets appeared in the European Renaissance in the15th century. The earliest book tickets that can be seen at present are owned by JohannesKnabensberg, a German, and made in 1470. The hedgehog on the screen is standing on several broken flowers and plants, with a broken flower in his mouth, and the words "Watch out for hedgehog kissing at any time" are humorously written on the ribbon above.
3. At first, the patterns of book tickets were mostly based on family emblems, myths and legends, heroes and beautiful women. Later, the theme became more and more extensive, including landscapes and various patterns related to personal life, work and hobbies. As an art, book tickets are very popular in Europe and America. There are many book ticket collectors, and there are also museums specializing in collecting all kinds of book tickets. Many countries have various book-ticket lovers' organizations. The International Book and Ticket Association holds a biennial meeting every two years for academic exchange and book and ticket exchange, and also holds the International Book and Ticket Biennale.