Latin Works of Giordano Bruno

This illustration is a central rectangular bookplate set against a repeating floral pattern of daisies. It depicts a scene of classical learning. On the left, a seated figure representing Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, wears a helmet and holds a small statue of Winged Victory in her hand. Beside her, a large owl perches on a circular object, while a tall oil lamp stands in the foreground. On the right, a woman kneels before the seated goddess and looks upward while holding an open book. Several books and scrolls lie on the ground at the bottom. Below this scene, the name of the university is printed in a classical Roman style typeface.

LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY

original: "Leland Stanford Junior University"

Minerva: The Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, often used as a symbol for universities and libraries.
Owl: A traditional symbol associated with Minerva and Athena, representing wisdom and the ability to see through darkness.
Oil lamp: A common symbol of the "light" of knowledge and the endurance required for study.