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RBSC Bookplates

[Bookplate]

Description

In blue ink on yellow paper. This bookplate displays a mounted trumpeter, suited in armour. Behind his right leg hangs a shield charged with what appears to be an eagle displayed. The equestrian is surrounded by a rectangular frame containing alternating vegetative designs and open books resting on book stands. Above the figure, within the frame appears the work ex-libris and below, in the base of the frame the institution name.

Item Metadata

Title
[Bookplate]
Date Created
[between 1830 and 1929]
Description
In blue ink on yellow paper. This bookplate displays a mounted trumpeter, suited in armour. Behind his right leg hangs a shield charged with what appears to be an eagle displayed. The equestrian is surrounded by a rectangular frame containing alternating vegetative designs and open books resting on book stands. Above the figure, within the frame appears the work ex-libris and below, in the base of the frame the institution name.
Extent
1 bookplate : relief-printed engraving of other materials ; 6.4 x 7.3 cm
Subject
Animals
Geographic Location
Hudson (Québec)
Genre
Prints
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Language
Latin
Notes
This bookplate is believed to have originated from the Como Lending Library located at 273 Main in the town of Hudson, Québec. The library was founded in 1849. After a fire in 1988, it was rebuilt and still operates in St. Mary's Parish Hall.
References:
1) Town of Hudson, Québec, Canada 'Community Life: Social Organizations' webpage, accessed on March 24, 2009 at http://www.ville.hudson.qc.ca/eng-social.htm http://hudson-village.info/hhs/early_history_como_hudson_libraries.html
Identifier
BP MUR CAN I C6665; BP_MUR_CAN_I_C6665
Collection
RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. Leslie Binder. BP MUR CAN I C6665
Date Available
2026-04-14
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
10.14288/1.0215634
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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