Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum (1652) - Page 2

From the library of original: "EX LIBRIS"; a Latin phrase used on bookplates to indicate ownership

Denis Duveen Denis Duveen (1910–1992) was a renowned collector of books on chemistry and alchemy. His library was one of the most significant private collections of its kind in the twentieth century.

A small red bookplate featuring a heraldic crest with three fleurs-de-lis and a motto banner at the bottom.

A large rectangular bookplate with an ornate border made of repeating circular scroll motifs.

Boston Medical Library

A central coat of arms featuring a shield with a rooted tree stump growing new leaves. The shield is topped by a knight's helmet with leafy mantling, and a crest depicting a bearded man holding a branch in each hand. A ribbon banner below the shield is inscribed with the name "OHL".

Collection of

Edwin Newton Ohl, Ph.D. Edwin Newton Ohl was a scholar whose collection of rare scientific and medical texts was eventually acquired by the Boston Medical Library.

Ex Libris: From the library of.
Denis Duveen: A famous collector of alchemical books.
Boston Medical Library: A major research library in Massachusetts.
Edwin Newton Ohl: A scholar and book collector.
Bookplate: A label pasted inside a book to show who owns it.
Heraldry: The study and design of coats of arms.
Coat of arms: A unique design belonging to a family or institution.
Crest: The ornament found on top of a heraldic helmet.