Book Plates

Title

Book Plates

Description

This collection features examples of the paratextual elements of book plates, especially those given as awards.

Creator

Abigail Davis

Contributor

Abigail Davis

Collection Items

"Scenes of wonder in many lands"
This image features the bookplate from the front inside cover from "Scenes of wonder in many lands" that reads "Given by The Southburgh Knights Club/ Mr Andrew's School to William Blair/ 2nd class 1st Prize for General Improvement / 17th July 1868 /…

"Abigail Templeton, or, Brave efforts"
This image featured another bookplate that reads "Birmingham School Board. 'A Perfect Attendance Prize' Presented to Edith Ellis (Scholar in the IV Standard) Board School Aug. 31st 1898. C.A. Bell Head Teacher. " This bookplate features a highly…

"Experience teaches"
This bookplate reads, as far as can be deciphered, "School Board of London / Flech Mel School, Thom Needham in Standard II attended punctually and regularly during the two School Quarters ended Dec 1880 and March 1881. Book Awarded for Punctual and…

"Kind words awaken kind echoes"
This bookplate reads "Nottingham School Board. Bath Street Board School. Presented to James Harvey for regular attendance , good conduct, and attention to lessons during the year ended Aug 31 1881 / AH, Angrane. Head Teacher." At the bottom of the…
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