A circle-shaped plate in which a tree branches off into two—to the left is an artist's palette; to the right, and open book. Beneath the title text is the motto Build Yourselves Nests of Pleasant Thoughts.
Subject (Name):
Davis, Charles Harold, 1856-1933 and Davis, Frances Darby
An image of a ship on the water surrounded by a decorative background and flanked by two staffs. Above the ship is the phrase There is no frigate like a book to bear us lands away.
A coat of arms, or which is surrounded a border that consists of a belt with a buckle. Printed upon the belt is the phrase Libertatem Amicitiam Retineris et Fidem. Thirteen stars surround the image.
Subject (Name):
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Lion, Shield, and Shields
Boston Public Library Streeter, Edward Clark, 1874-1947 Thomas Prince Library
Collection Title:
Bookplate Collection
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
A drawing of a church on the left-hand side of the bookplate, and a portrait of Thomas Prince in the upper right-hand corner. A space below indicating "Shelf No." gives space to write a number.