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