Artist/Designer
John William Jameson
Preview
Commissioned for
E. Wyllys Andrews IV
Signed
Yes
Description
A pictorial bookplate on white paper with blue and black ink depicting two figures facing each other, one seated on what appears to be a throne. The other figure is standing and holding an object. The art style is possibly referencing Mayan artefacts. There are two images in either bottom corner, possibly stamps or ownership marks. Signed by artist "J.W. Jameson 1934"
Condition
Affixed on card stock
Bookplate Function
Ownership
Object Type
Bookplate
Bookplate Type
Pictorial
Language
English
Date or Era
20th Century
Object Size
4.5 x 3.375 in
Bookplate Collection Number
BA620
Subject
Bookplate designers
Subject
Bookplates--Specimens
Subject
Books—Owners’ marks
Part of
Bookplate Collection of Christine Price
Donor
Christine Price
Digital Publisher
Copley Library, University of San Diego
Date Digitized
2023-10-10
Image Format
image/jpeg
Image File Size
296 KB
Image File Location
S:\Bookplates\Jameson, John William\JPEG Images\BA620.jpg
Repository
Special Collections, Copley Library, University of San Diego
Copyright
Images provided for research and reference use only. For more information please contact the University Archives/ Special Collections Department, Copley Library, University of San Diego.
Digital USD Citation
"John William Jameson Bookplate Commissioned for E. Wyllys Andrews IV" (2024). Bookplates by John William Jameson. Image 8.
https://digital.sandiego.edu/bookplates-artists-jameson/8