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[Bookplate for John Campbell]

Description

This bookplate consists of an elaborately bordered escutcheon containing the arms of the ancient Scottish family of Campbell, heavily mantled with flora. The Campbell arms are Gyronny of eight, or (gold) and sable (black). The crest, atop a curved wreath, appears as a cubit arm holding a horseman's spur and strap. Below the shield is a banner containing the English motto.

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Title
[Bookplate for John Campbell]
Date Created
[unknown]
Description
This bookplate consists of an elaborately bordered escutcheon containing the arms of the ancient Scottish family of Campbell, heavily mantled with flora. The Campbell arms are Gyronny of eight, or (gold) and sable (black). The crest, atop a curved wreath, appears as a cubit arm holding a horseman's spur and strap. Below the shield is a banner containing the English motto.
Extent
1 bookplate : intaglio printing ; 8 x 10 cm
Subject
Plants; Heraldry
Person Or Corporation
Campbell, John
Genre
Prints
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Notes
Image is damaged along the top and left side. It appears that the bookplate may have stuck to another piece of paper and was damaged when pealed off. Manuscript is backwards and ink appears to have been transferred from another source.
Identifier
BP MUR SL P C3673; BP_MUR_SL_P_C3673
Collection
RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR SL P C3673
Date Available
2007
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
10.14288/1.0215280
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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