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[Bookplate for Frederic William Howay]

Description

At the top is a sea otter resting on the sand with a mountainous coast in the background. Below that within a shield-shaped frame is a picture of a sailing vessel with the title "SEA OTTER" on the stern. The shield is surrounded by various sea shells, with a banner displaying the bookplate text.

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Title
[Bookplate for Frederic William Howay]
Date Created
[between 1900 and 1929]
Description
At the top is a sea otter resting on the sand with a mountainous coast in the background. Below that within a shield-shaped frame is a picture of a sailing vessel with the title "SEA OTTER" on the stern. The shield is surrounded by various sea shells, with a banner displaying the bookplate text.
Extent
1 bookplate : steel engraving ; 8.3 x 12 cm
Subject
Animals; Ships
Geographic Location
Canada
Person Or Corporation
Howay, Frederic William
Genre
Prints
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Language
Latin
Notes
Howay is well-known for his British Columbiana collection. He was involved in many historical associations in B.C. and Canada. He was a Judge in the County of New Westminster in the early 20th century. His fonds are held at the UBC Archives: http://data.library.ubc.ca/spcol/servlet/EadXSLTServletV2?xml=Howay_fonds.xml&xsl=eadfinal.xsl
References:
1) http://data.library.ubc.ca/spcol/servlet/EadXSLTServletV2?xml=Howay_fonds.xml&xsl=eadfinal.xsl
Identifier
BP GEN CAN P H693; BP_GEN_CAN_P_H693
Collection
RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. General Bookplates Collection. BP GEN CAN P H693
Date Available
2005-04-04
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
10.14288/1.0214989
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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