Bookplates

A coat of arms with a large oval in the center. Within the oval is a fist holding a small tree with exposed roots, as well as two stars and a crescent. Surrounding this is a mantling that includes various flora. Above the helm is the motto Mihi Res, non Me Rebus. Below the title name reads Antiqui Facultatis Medicin√¶ Parisiensis Decani, nec non Castrorum Regis et Exercituum Proto medici.

Bookplates are usually considered just a sign of ownership, but many are works of art in their own right. This collection contains American, English, and Continental bookplates, assembled through donations over the years.

There are 1068 digital images for this collection. There are more items from this collection that are not online. Please see the library’s catalog record for further details.