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Theodore Besterman
Theodore Besterman (1904–1976) was a famous bibliographer and scholar, best known for his monumental work on the writings of Voltaire. This label indicates the manuscript was once part of his prestigious private library.
Handwritten number in a circular flourish on the label: 370
This is an armorial bookplate, which uses a coat of arms to identify the owner. It features a wolf's head at the top (the crest) and a shield decorated with ermine—a pattern representing winter fur—and three dice. This particular design belongs to the family of John Coucher Dent.
This is an armorial bookplate, which uses a coat of arms to identify the owner. It features a wolf's head at the top (the crest) and a shield decorated with ermine—a pattern representing winter fur—and three dice. This particular design belongs to the family of John Coucher Dent.
HARMONY AND INDUSTRY
original Latin: "CONCORDIA ET INDUSTRIA"
John Coucher Dent.
John Coucher Dent (1819–1885) was a prominent landowner and the master of Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire, England.
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