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[Bookplate for Frederick Epplen by F.] F.

Description

This pictorial bookplate (created with black ink on white paper) portrays in the foreground Chiron (a centaur) and his pupil Asclepius (the Greek god of healing who is here portrayed holding a caduceus) ; these two figures overlook the ocean, a ship, and a temple.

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Title
[Bookplate for Frederick Epplen by F.]
Creator
F.
Date Created
[unknown]
Description
This pictorial bookplate (created with black ink on white paper) portrays in the foreground Chiron (a centaur) and his pupil Asclepius (the Greek god of healing who is here portrayed holding a caduceus) ; these two figures overlook the ocean, a ship, and a temple.
Extent
1 bookplate : offset ; 7.9 x 10.2 cm
Subject
Medicine
Person Or Corporation
Epplen, Frederick
Genre
Prints
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Notes
Frederick Epplen was a doctor from Spokane, Washington.
References:
1) http://www.lib.rush.edu/archives/AMR.html#ww1-e
Identifier
BP GEN USA P E675; BP_GEN_USA_P_E675
Collection
RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. General Bookplates Collection. BP GEN USA P E675
Date Available
2005-01-31
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books and Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca
DOI
10.14288/1.0214946
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Rights

Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books and Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca