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[Bookplate for Ludger Gravel by Impremerie Ludger Gravel] Impremerie Ludger Gravel

Description

Printed in black ink, the double-line border surrounds the text of the owner’s name, address, and book number.

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Title
[Bookplate for Ludger Gravel by Impremerie Ludger Gravel]
Creator
Impremerie Ludger Gravel
Date Created
[between 1904 and 1933]
Description
Printed in black ink, the double-line border surrounds the text of the owner’s name, address, and book number.
Extent
1 bookplate : relief printing ; 8 x 6.5 cm
Geographic Location
Montréal (Québec)
Person Or Corporation
Gravel, Ludger
Genre
Prints
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Language
French
Notes
Ludger Gravel (1864-1933) was a prominent Montreal businessman in oil distribution and automobile parts. He began his own printing firm, Imprimerie Ludger Gravel, in 1904. He was also known to the public as a generous philanthropist and zealous collector. He was a decorated citizen, having received medals from the governments of China and France.
References:
1) Ludger Gravel Fonds (P091)." McCord Museum. Accessed April 4, 2016. http://www.mccord-museum.qc.ca/scripts/explore.php?Lang=1&tableid=18&tablename=fond&elementid=91__true.
Identifier
BP MUR CAN P G7384b; BP_MUR_CAN_P_G7384b
Collection
RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. Morley Binder. BP MUR CAN P G7384b
Date Available
2016-11-18
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
10.14288/1.0339861
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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