Item #133115 A group of eight South Australian armorial bookplates (colonial and twentieth century). South Australian Armorial Bookplates.
[South Australian Armorial Bookplates]

A group of eight South Australian armorial bookplates (colonial and twentieth century)

The bookplates are for:

1. The Honorable Henry Ayers CMG, Premier of South Australia (circa 1871, before his knighthood in 1872; foxed). Peake 169.

2. Sir Samuel James Way, Bart., Chief Justice and Lieutenant Governor of South Australia (after his elevation to the Baronetcy in 1899; signed in the image 'C.E.Tute'; slightly marked). Peake 5481.

3. H.M. Pollitt (a little marked; Harry Muir has written 'Parson, SA' in pencil on the verso). Peake 4311.

4. John Varley (a little marked; Harry Muir has written 'SA Colonial Magistrate' in pencil on the verso). Peake 5327.

5. Thomas Thornton Reed, Anglican Bishop of Adelaide (signed in the image 'B.McM.'; in fine condition). Peake 4450.

6. Constantine Trent Champion de Crespigny (previously mounted; minor loss at the edges). Peake 1360.

7. Cromwell Scott Hooper (previously mounted; a little marked and bubbled). Not in Peake.

8. Charles William Bowman. Not in Peake.

Provenance: H.B. (Harry) Muir (1909-1992), bookseller, publisher and bookplate collector; by descent. [8 items].

Item #133115

Price (AUD): $300.00