bookplates

Scope and Contents This is a large portfolio of carefully executed designs for embroidery or needlework. The designs include floral borders, swags and sprigs, spot and corner designs, repeating motifs, curlicues, and some abstract designs. About 60% are in watercolor. The uncolored designs are in pen and ink and/or gray wash. Various laid and wove papers are used, with watermarks of the makers S. Wise & Co.; Whatman; Hall, Whatman & Balston; and John Hayes, with dates ranging from 1819 to 1824; with...

Scope and Contents Book containing twenty-one original designs for bookplates, dating from 1665 to the beginning of the 20th century, of which sixteen came from the collection of David Laing. Also contains the bookplates of the two owners of the book in the late 19th and early 20th century, Euphemia Davidson and William H. Booth. Bookplate of Euphemia Davidson, who owned the book before it was sold in 1899: 'Ex-Libris...

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File of typed documents relating to the presentation of Irene Young's books to the Scottish Poetry Library in 2012, including an explanatory note by Iain Gordon Brown, a copy of the special bookplate placed in the volumes composed by Iain Gordon Brown and set by Julie Johnstone, and a book list.

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Lectures in Latin on materia medica, 18th century. Bookplate of P. Nimmo, M.D., and typewritten note inserted in volume noting his authorship.

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Monro (A.). Lectures on anatomy. No date. Begins with section on "Animal Oeconomy" and ends with section "On Generation". Bears bookplate of John S. Pakington.

Scope and Contents This is a 16th-century German book containig two printed texts, Sermon von der Beycht vnd dem Sacrament by Martin Luther published in 1525, and Vermanũg zum Sacrament des leibs vnd bluts vnsers HERRN by Martin Luther published in 1531. It also contains 15 leaves of manuscript inscription on front flyleaf, in black ink, in German.The two printed texts have been catalogued on DiscoverEd, in two separate entries: ...

Scope and Contents Manuscripts and papers of John Hill, Professor of Humanity in the University of Edinburgh, including poetry and essays. Bound in one volume. 'The Virtuous Rapture. A Poem' by Matthew Mitchell. Edin., 22 Oct., 1735. Addressed to 'The Reverend Mr. John Gowdie, Professor of Divinity in the University of Edinburgh.' 'An Analysis of the Principals of Taste', by John Hill. ...

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Buffon, Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de. "Essays and Experiments Concerning the Strength and the Cultivation of Timber". 3 volumes. Edinburgh, 1814. French text on the left side of pages and English text on the right side. Discussion includes repetitive experiments of the strength of timbers such as oak, and what should be done to properly cultivate woods in soil.