Print, bookplate, trade-card (BM 1912,1011.12-207 097)

A collection of the work of John Emslie, the heradlic engraver: the collection mostly consists of armorial bookplates, and is made up as follows:

12 to 74: Bookplates with coats of arms or crests, owners almost invariable unidentified

75 to 128: Plates for Burke's 'Heraldic Illustrations', London 1845, in a state before letters

129 to 139: proofs for trade cards and bill heads

140 to 175: heraldic ornaments for miscellaneous purposes

176 to 200: plates primarily of topography or similar character

210 to 207: illustrations of mechanical or scientific purpose

Engravings, all in proof states

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1845

British Museum

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Public Domain