J Davis Barnett Ex Libris, Homo Unicus Libris

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Title

J Davis Barnett Ex Libris, Homo Unicus Libris

Subject

Bookplates | Davis Barnett, John, 1848-1926 | Bookplates, Canadian
Armorial Bookplates | Satyrs | Lions | Books | Scientific Instruments

Description

States: "J Davis Barnett Ex Libris / Homo Unicus Libris [this phrase is open to interpretation, but roughly means a unique man of books]"; depicts bookshelf with satyr head, scroll, inkpot, lion bookends, books and a scientific instrument. Personal bookplate for John Davis Barnett. Barnett (1848-1926) was a railroad engineer and renowned Canadian book collector. A great advocate for libraries and education, he wrote extensively on library issues of the day, donated over 40,000 volumes to the University of Western Ontario, and was influential in the creation of Canada's national library.

Creator

[unknown]

Publisher

[unknown]

Date

[before 1926]

Rights

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Format

image/jpg

Language

English | Latin

Type

Image

Citation

[unknown], “J Davis Barnett Ex Libris, Homo Unicus Libris,” Seattle Art Museum Libraries: Digital Collections, accessed March 28, 2024, https://samlibraries.omeka.net/items/show/1050.