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Bookplate: Coat of Arms with Isaac Smith inscribed

Nathaniel Hurd

Cleveland Museum of Art

A bookplate featuring a coat of arms at the top, consisting of a house-like structure with a triangular roof and three windows; a stack of books with a sun face above it; and text reading "ANGL. 1630: SIGILL: COLL. HARP. CHRISTO ET PATRIAE" encircling it; the coat of arms is surrounded by decorative elements, including two globes, one on each side. A draped banner below reading "Isaac Smith" in cursive; decorative border of swirling lines and shapes; and text reading "BOSTON." at bottom right.

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554 × 900 px
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