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[Bookplate for G. H. O. Mayer by S. Co.] S. Co.

Description

In black ink. Two lions rampant reguardant flanking a sword on a black background of symetrically drawn vines. A decorative scroll in the top portion of the plate features the originator's name. The bottom right-hand corner of this plate is torn off.

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Title
[Bookplate for G. H. O. Mayer by S. Co.]
Creator
S. Co.
Date Created
[between 1900 and 1999]
Description
In black ink. Two lions rampant reguardant flanking a sword on a black background of symetrically drawn vines. A decorative scroll in the top portion of the plate features the originator's name. The bottom right-hand corner of this plate is torn off.
Extent
1 bookplate : linocut ; 7 x 10.2 cm
Subject
Animals; Heraldry; Plants
Person Or Corporation
Mayer, G. H. O.
Genre
Prints
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Notes
The identity of G .H. O. Mayer is unknown, although his bookplate mimics the heraldic style characteristic of many early ex-libris in its depiction of two lions. Interestingly, the artist signature at the bottom appears to have a copyright symbol and initials 'S. Co.' suggesting that the bookplate may be attributed to a particular company rather than an individual.
Identifier
BP MUR SL P M394; BP_MUR_SL_P_M394
Collection
RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. Leslie Binder. BP MUR SL P M394
Date Available
2010
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
10.14288/1.0215589
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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