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[Bookplate for James F. Millar]

Description

In black ink, this bookplate consists of a slightly curved wreath and a demi-archer, nude. Above the crest is a banner containing the English motto.

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Title
[Bookplate for James F. Millar]
Date Created
[unknown]
Description
In black ink, this bookplate consists of a slightly curved wreath and a demi-archer, nude. Above the crest is a banner containing the English motto.
Extent
1 bookplate : relief printing ; 5.8 x 6.8 cm
Subject
Heraldry
Geographic Location
England
Person Or Corporation
Millar, James F.
Genre
Prints
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Notes
The person "James F. Millar" is noted as an English book collector in William Carew Hazlitt's "A Roll of Honour: A Calendar of the Names of Over 17,000 Men" (Reprint of the 1908). A "James F. Millar" was also the 24th mayor of New Orleans from January 30, 1863 to September 12, 1863, and from November 6, 1863 to February 2, 1864.
References:
1) Mention of James F. Millar in: William Carew Hazlitt, "A Roll of Honour: A Calendar of the Names of Over 17,000 Men" (Reprint of the 1908)
Identifier
BP MUR SL P M5553; BP_MUR_SL_P_M5553
Collection
RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR SL P M5553
Date Available
2026-04-22
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
10.14288/1.0215363
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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