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[Bookplate for P. I. P. Sherburne by Elvey] Elvey

Description

This bookplate, in black ink, consists of an escutcheon divided quarterly. The first and fourth quadrants, vert (green), are charged with an eagle, displayed. The second and third quadrants, argent (silver), are charged with a lion, rampant. Above the escutcheon is a straight crest wreath, topped by a unicorn's head, horned and couped. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the French motto.

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Title
[Bookplate for P. I. P. Sherburne by Elvey]
Creator Elvey
Date Created
1820
Description
This bookplate, in black ink, consists of an escutcheon divided quarterly. The first and fourth quadrants, vert (green), are charged with an eagle, displayed. The second and third quadrants, argent (silver), are charged with a lion, rampant. Above the escutcheon is a straight crest wreath, topped by a unicorn's head, horned and couped. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the French motto.
Extent
1 bookplate : steel engraving ; 7 x 9.6 cm
Subject Heraldry
Geographic Location London (England)
Person Or Corporation Sherburne, P. I. P.
Genre Prints
Type Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Language
French
Notes
This bookplate is found in H.W. Fitcham, "Artist and Engravers of British and American Bookplates," 1897 under "P.I.P. Sherburne". No information can be found on P.I.P. Sherburne, however, taking into account the difficulty of identifying the middle initial due to the font, a search for "P.J.P. Sherburne" uncovers an 1831 obituary in "The Gentleman's Magazine" which notes under deaths in the West Indies in April of that year: "At Berbice, P. J. P. Sherburne, esq. late of the Royals, only son of Joseph S. esq. of Bengal Civil Service." Berbice is a region of Guyana.
References:
1) This bookplate is found under artist Elvey in H.W. Fitcham, "Artists and Engravers of British and American Bookplates," 1897.
Identifier BP MUR ENG P S547; BP_MUR_ENG_P_S547
Collection RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR ENG P S547
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
10.14288/1.0215401
Aggregated Source Repository
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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

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