Historical Bookplate Collection, circa 1700s-1900s
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- Collection Overview
- Abstract
- Scope and Contents
- Access Information
- Administrative Information
- Detailed Description
- Box & Folder Listing
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Collection Overview
Title: |
Historical Bookplate Collection, circa 1700s-1900s![]() |
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ID: | 01/ AR0925 |
Extent: | 1.0 Boxes |
Arrangement: | The bookplates were divided into three four-flap enclosures prior to being processed. They remain in the original folders they were placed in. |
Languages: |
English Latin |
Abstract
A collection of early British bookplates.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The bookplates in this collection primarily cover the 18th and 19 centuries. They were used by members of the clergy, members of Parliament, and individuals honored with titles. The majority of bookplates have family crests with heraldic imagery on them.Access Information
Access Restrictions:
This collection is not restricted.
Use Restrictions:
Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the UNT Special Collections department. Copyright restrictions may apply.
Physical Access Note:
This collection is stored off-site and requires a minimum of 24 hour notice prior to use.
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Administrative Information
Repository: | University of North Texas Special Collections |
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Acquisition Source: | Tuttle's Antiquarian |
Acquisition Method: | Purchase |
Preferred Citation: | Historical Bookplate Collection, University of North Texas Special Collections. |
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Box and Folder Listing
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Box 1
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Folder 1: Bookplates
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A set of bookplates that are held in a four flap enclosure.-
Item 1: Robert Arbuthnot, undated
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A ribbon above the crest reads, "Innocent and True." -
Item 2: Walter Bagot, undated
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Item 3: Blayney Baldwyn, undated
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Mr. Baldwyn was a Vicar of Sandbach." Nunquam Non Paratus" means Never Not Ready. -
Item 4: Charles James Blomfield, D. D., circa 1800s
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Mr. Blomfield (1786-1857) was the Bishop of Chester. -
Item 5: Thams Dent.
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The crest is decorated with three crossbows. -
Item 6: Cavendish Family, undated
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Cavendo Tutus is on a ribbon under the crest. It means safety through caution. -
Item 7: Reverand F. B. Dickinson, undated
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Praemium honor virtutis translates as the reward of virtue is honor. -
Item 8: The Right Honourable Hugh Lord Viscount Cholmondeley, circa 1700s
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Hugh Cholmondeley became known as Viscount Cholmondeley in 1706. -
Item 9: Francis Dickins, Armiger (Esquire), 1795
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Francis Dickens (c1750-1833) was a member of Parliment for Cambridge and Northamptonshire. -
Item 10: Percy Hubert Cholmondeley Easton, undated
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The crest states "Semper Paratus" (Always ready). -
Item 11: [Fortescue], circa 1700s
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A bookplate for the Fortescue family. They were a Barony in the 1700s. -
Item 12: Thomas William Garson, undated
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"Fortitudine Et Prudencia" translate as Fortitude and Prudence. -
Item 13: Edward Frewen, undated
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Item 14: William Gery of Bushmead, Bedfordshire, Esquire, undated
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Item 15: Giles, undated
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Item 16: Gordon of Aikenhead, undated
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The crest is decorated with three boar's heads. -
Item 17: Theophilus Hignett, Liverpool, undated
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Item 18: Robert Hughes, undated
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The crest is decorated with a lion rampant. -
Item 19: Sir Lister Holte of Aston in Warnickshire, circa 1700s
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Lister Holte (1720-1770) has a crest that is decorated with a hand. -
Item 20: The Right Honourable the Earl of Inchiquin, undated
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The crest shown is known as the O'Brien family crest. -
Item 21: The Honourable William Irby
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The bookplate is a Chippendale Amorial design. -
Item 22: Edward Ironside, undated
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The crest is decorated a Patriarchal cross. -
Item 23: Irvine of Drum, undated
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The motto Sub Sole Sub Umbra Virens translates as fourishing both in sunshine and in shade. The crest is decorated with three clusters of three holly leaves. -
Item 24: James Irvine Esquire, of Kingcausie (1717-1794), circa 1700s
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Item 25: James Irvin, undated
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Item 26: John Irvin Esquire, undated
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The center of the crest is decorated with three clusters of holly leaves. -
Item 27: Thomas Irving, undated
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The crest has three branches of Holly with three leaves on each, and a small star. -
Item 28: F. G. Irwin (1828-1892), circa 1800s
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Item 29: William Jephson, Serjeant at Law, circa 1600s
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Item 30: Anthony Keck Esquire, circa 1700s
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Item 31: Reginald Kelly, 1892
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Item 32: William D. Ker, undated
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"Occultus non extinctus" -
Folder 33: H. Lanrence Esquire, undated
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Item 34: McLean, Plantation, undated
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"Fortiter et Strenue" is on the ribbon below the crest. The crest is decorated with a rock and double eagles in upper left and lower right quarters. A gally is in the lower left quarter. A hand holding a cross is in the upper right quarter of the crest. -
Item 35: Lancelot Charles Lee, undated
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Item 36: George Anthony Legh Keck (1784-1860), circa 1800s
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Item 37: James Leigh Esquire, Adlestrop, undated
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"Tout Vient De Dieu" translates as everythng comes from God. -
Item 38: Richard Lockwood Esquire, Dews Hall Essex, circa 1700s
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Item 39: Reverend Charles Lyttelton, L.L.D., undated
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Item 40: McCrea, undated
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"Non Ego Sed Gratia Dei" -
Item 41: Ramsey Abbey, undated
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Patientia et perserverantia cum magnanimitate translates as patience adn remaining in generosity. -
Item 42: John Thompson FitzAdam, Inner Temple, circa 1800s
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Folder 2
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Item 1: Sir A. Berkeley Milne Bart (1885-1938), circa 1900s
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Item 2: Edward Chatterton-Orpen (1831-1902, circa 1800s
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"Vincet Veritas" translates as the truth will prevail. -
Item 3: Oswald of Dunnikier
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"Monstrant Astra Viam" translates as the stars show the way. -
Item 4: P. Fentener Van Vlissingen, undated
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"De Stadt Vlissingen in 1600" translates as "The City of Vlissingen in 1600." An image of the city decorates the bookplate. -
Item 5: Martin Kortmann, Berlin, 1906
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The bookplate is decorated with helmets, coats of arms and acanthus. It has Martin Kortmann's (1874-1945) name in the center of the bookplate. -
Item 6: Millington Henry Synge, circa 1800s
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"Coelestia canimus" translates as "We sing of heavenly things." At the top of the crest is an eagle's talon coming out of a ducal coronet. -
Item 7: Sir Joseph Manbey, undated
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Auriga Virtutum Prudentia -
Item 8: James Manning of Lincons Inn (1781-1886), circa 1800s
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"Vive Ut Vivas" translates as "live to live." Above the crest an eagle's head emerges from a ducal crown with an ostrich feather on each side. The Crest is decorated with a cross. -
Item 9: Richard Lawrence Pemberton of the Barnes and Hawthorn Tower, 1800s
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Item 10: Ponsonby Lord Ponsonby, undated
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Item 11: Johannis Poynder, undated
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Item 12: John Rhodes, undated
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A lepard sits above the crest which is decorated with lions rampant and a cross. -
Item 13: Edward, Lord Suffield, circa 1740s-1800s
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The crest was that of Harbord Harbord, 1st Baron Suffield (1734-1810). -
Item 14: Edward Simpson, Walton Hall, circa 1800s
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"Labor Omnia Vincit" translates as work conquers all. -
Item 15: Thomas Hayward Southby of Carswell, circs 1700s
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"Virtute Non Sanguine" translates as by virtue of blood. The crest has a lion and fleur de lys in two quarters, and three pomegranates in the other two quarters. -
Item 16: William Champion Streatfeild, circa 1800s
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"Data Fata Secutus" translates as following my destiny. The crest is in the form of a shield, divided in half, with three plates and a cresent in the center. -
Item 17: John Henry Tripp, undated
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The crest has a scaling ladder at its center with three crosses above and below it. A helmet sits on top with a bird (a falcon?) perched on it. -
Item 18: W. Wollaston Esquire, Finborough Suffolk, circa 1700s
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"Ne Quid Falsi" translates as neither false. -
Item 19: R. G. Dobyns Yate Esquire of Bromesberrow, undated
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Item 1: John Barron, undated
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"Virtute et Honore" translates as courage and honor. -
Item 2: Thomas Barton Bowen, undated
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The crest is decorated with fleur de lys and lions. -
Item 3: Richard Dennis Hoblyn, circa 1800s
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"Virtus repuls ae nescia" -
Item 4: Francis Buchanan, undated
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"Audax omnia perpeti" -
Item 5: Thomas William Garson, undated
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"Fortitutine Et Prudencia" translates as fortitude and prudence. -
Item 6: Thomas Corney, undated
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"Rac Recte Nil Time" -
Item 7: Harrington Hudson, undated
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The crest is decorated with three marlets (swallows) -
Item 8: Matthew Kenrick of Middle Temple, Esquire, undated
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"Vertue is Honour" -
Item 9: Louis Stuart Jackson, undated
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Item 10: Sir Henry Jardine, circa 1800s
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Item 11: Arthur Johnston, undated
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"Nunquam non paratus" translates to never not ready. -
Item 12: Edward Kendall, undated
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Item 13: Mansfelt de Cordonnel Lanson, undated
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"Le'sperance Me Console" and "Rise and Shine" appear below and above the crest. -
Item 14: Edward Layton, undated
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Item 15: Robert Lowe, 1800s
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"Ne Quid Nimis" -
Item 16: John Ludford Esquire, Circa 1800s
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Item 17: Reverend Edmund Maturin
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"Minatur" translates as threatens. -
Item 18: Alerander Macmorran, circa 1800s
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"Virtus Virtutis Praemium" translates as virtue is its own reward. -
Item 19: Montgomerie Miller, circa 1800s
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"Manent Optima Caelo" -
Item 20: Archibald Milman, circa 1800s
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Archibald Milman was a clerk of the House of Commons. He died in 1902. -
Item 21: Philip Monoux, Sandy, circa 1700s
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Item 22: Treadway Nash D. D. of Bevere Worcestershire, circa 1700s
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Treadway Russell Nash (1724-1811) was an English clergyman. -
Item 23: Lesly Lord Newark, undated
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Item 24: Lewis W. Ord., undated
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Item 25: Henry William Peek
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Item 26: Goerge Priestley, undated
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"Time Deum" -
Item 27: Sinckler Porter
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"Vitam Impendere Vero" translates as live for the truth. -
Item 28: Robert McAndrew, undated
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"Fotuna Juvat" translates as fortune favors. -
Item 29: George Shaw, undated
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"I Mean Well" -
Item 30: Thomas Baldwin Saint George Esquire, undated
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Item 31: Spearman, undated
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"Dum spiro spero" translates as while I have breath I hope. -
Item 32: Steuart of Atlanton, undated
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"Virtute" translates as power. -
Item 33: Francis Hastings Toone (1788-1873), circa 1800s
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Francis Hastings Toone was a director of the East India Company. "Virtus Sui Praemium" roughly translastes as the poswer of self-reward. -
Item 34: Francis Jay Underhill, undated
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"Vive et Ama" -
Item 35: William Izod, undated
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"Ne cede malis" -
Item 36: Johannis Woodward, undated
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"Pro Fide Esperance" -
Item 37: General Wyndham, undated
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"Au Bon Droit" translates as to the right. -
Item 38: Arthur Young (1741-1820), circa 1800s
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Arthur Young was an English author of works on agriculture , economics and social statistics. -
Item 39: Graeme Harrison, undated
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"Vincit Virtus Omnia" or power wins all. -
Item 40: Fawsley, circa 1800s
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"Knightley, Rainald" and "Invita Fortuna" (Invites Fortune) surround the crest. Rainald Knightley (Baron Knightley) (1819-1895) was an English landowner and politician. -
Item 41: Sir Hew Dalrymple of Northberwick Baronet Lord President of the Session, circa 1700s
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Sir Hew Dalrymple (1746-1800) was a member of Parliament. -
Item 42: Thomas Cartwright of Dandbach Cheshire Esquire, undated
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"Incoelo martyris corona"
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