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Bookplates are usually small decorative labels pasted into the front end page of a book to declare ownership. Common images or themes include the owner's name, a motto, coat-of-arms, crest, badge, or other related motifs. The phrase "Ex Libris" is Latin for "From the library of" and is often included in bookplate design. The oldest known bookplates are from 15th century Germany and were typically only used by the wealthy or for particularly important books. In the 20th century, bookplates began to be reproduced in a process that allowed elaborate and beautiful designs to be done cheaply, thus regaining their popularity.