Artist/Designer

Joseph Winfred Spenceley

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Commissioned for

Library of the University of Michigan

Signed

No

Description

A pictorial bookplate in sepia ink on off-white paper. The design features an ornate frame with decorative elements. At the top, the seal of the University of Michigan is displayed, including the Latin motto “Artes, Scientia, Veritas” and the year “1837.” Below this, the text reads “Library of the University of Michigan.” The central image depicts the Michigan state coat of arms with an eagle, two deer, and the mottoes “E Pluribus Unum,” “Tuebor,” and “Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice.” Flanking the coat of arms are branches with leaves and flowers. At the bottom, there is an inscription that reads “Received in Exchange From.” The artist’s signature, “J.W. Spenceley,” is located at the lower left of the bookplate.

Condition

Affixed on card stock

Bookplate Function

Ownership

Object Type

Bookplate

Bookplate Type

Pictorial

Language

English and Latin

Date or Era

20th Century

Object Size

12 x 7.5 cm

Bookplate Collection Number

BA1096

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

2023-05-31

Image Format

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Image File Size

402 KB

Image File Location

S:\Bookplates\Spenceley, Joseph Winfred\JPEG Images\BA1096.jpg

Repository

Special Collections, Copley Library, University of San Diego

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