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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.
Item Metadata
| Title |
[Bookplate for G. H. O. Mayer by S. Co.]
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| Creator | |
| Date Created |
[between 1900 and 1999]
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| 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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| Extent |
1 bookplate : linocut ; 7 x 10.2 cm
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| File Format |
image/jpeg
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| 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.
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| Identifier |
BP MUR SL P M394; BP_MUR_SL_P_M394
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| Collection | |
| Source |
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. Leslie Binder. BP MUR SL P M394
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| Date Available |
2026-04-22
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| Provider |
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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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
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| 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