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[Bookplate for John T. Metcalfe]

Description

In black ink, this bookplate consists of a monogram within an oval bordure, which contains the text and two solid cross formy.

Item Metadata

Title
[Bookplate for John T. Metcalfe]
Date Created
[between 1800 and 1899]
Description
In black ink, this bookplate consists of a monogram within an oval bordure, which contains the text and two solid cross formy.
Extent
1 bookplate : steel engraving ; 6.5 x 9.1 cm
Subject
Monograms
Geographic Location
United States
Person Or Corporation
Metcalfe, John T.
Genre
Prints
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Language
Latin
Notes
This is possibly, indicated by the manuscript note, the bookplate of Dr. John T. Metcalfe, a well-known physician of New York City, son of Henry Metcalfe, an American inventor.
References:
1) Edited Appletons Encyclopedia, Virtual American Biographies, 2001 <http://famousamericans.net/henrymetcalfe/> (Accessed 12 March 2008) Image upgraded Jan. 2014.
Identifier
BP MUR USA P M483; BP_MUR_USA_P_M483
Collection
RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR USA P M483
Date Available
2008
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
10.14288/1.0215386
Aggregated Source Repository
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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