Note: This index was compiled from various unpublished lists and indexes in the University Library and matched with books in the online catalogue by an automatic process. It has not been possible to check most of the entries and identifications against the books or other sources, and an entry in this index should not be regarded as authoritative without corroboration. Please send any enquiries, corrections or additional information to rarebooks@lib.cam.ac.uk.
T. G.
Harley-Mason.c.63: Stamp: T. G., on title page
T. M. W.
7760.b.9-: Bookplate: T. M. W., embossed stamp on tp.
T. P.
8000.d.690: Bookplate: T. P. monogram with 'Ex libris… Dio mi concesse…Questi ozī'
T. R.
D*.10.34(C): Provenance: T. R., monogram, 'O Lorde I have wayted for thy salvation'
Taafe, Henry Edmund
Leigh.c.5.70-71: Bookplate: Henry Ed. Taaffe [Damaged]; Franks 28836
Probably: Henry Edmund Taaffe Esq. (-1842) of Woodfield, who married Eleanor Athy in 1802.
Tabor, Charles James, 1864-
7300.d.165: Bookplate: 'Ex Bibliotheca Car. I. Taboris'
Probably: Charles James Tabor, of White House, Knott's Green, Essex, Member of the Royal Anthropological Institute, the British Astronomical Association, and the Royal Microscopical Society.
Tabori, Paul, 1908-1974
S732.c.92.9: Bookplate: Ex libris Paul Tabori, Biro [?] 1946
Probably: Paul Tabori, Hungarian author, novelist, journalist and biographer, Vice-President of The Ghost Club.
Taborot, active 1584
U*.6.72: Provenance: Taborot, 1584
Tailhade, Laurent, 1854-1919
S735.d.89.4: Provenance: Laurent Tailhade, fl. 1900, autograph
Probably: Laurent Tailhade, French satirical poet, essayist, and translator.
Talbot, William, 1658 or 1659-1730
CCA.20.2: Bookplate: William Talbot, Lord Bp of Oxford, 1702
Probably: Rt Rev William Talbot, Bishop of Oxford, Salisbury and of Durham, matriculated Oriel College Oxford 1674.
Tamworth, Robert Shirley, Viscount, 1692-1714
S540.d.71.6: Bookplate: The Right Honble Robert, Lord Viscount Tamworth, Grandson and Heir Apparent to ye Earle Ferrers; Franks 26786
Probably: Robert Shirley, Viscount Tamworth, MP for Leicestershire.
Tamworth Library
Cam.d.585.2: Bookplate: Tamworth Library
Norton.a.13: Bookplate: Tamworth Library
Tanner, Thomas, 1674-1735
C.11.43: Provenance: Thos. Tanner, died 1735
Probably: Thomas Tanner, Archdeacon of Norfolk and Fellow of All Couls, Oxford, matriculated Queen's College Oxford 1689.
E.9.28: Provenance: Thos. Tanner, died 1735
Syn.7.53.28: Provenance: Thos. Tanner, died 1735
Syn.8.55: Provenance: Thos. Tanner, died 1735
Syn.8.55.32: Provenance: Thos. Tanner, died 1735
Bb*.9.5(D), item no. 15: Provenance: Thos. Tanner, died 1735
Tarn, W. W. (William Woodthorpe), 1869-1957
S706.d.87.2: Bookplate: William Woodthorpe Tarn
Probably: William Woodthorpe Tarn, British classical scholar and writer known for his work on Alexander the Great, Fellow of the British Academy.
Tasker, Joseph
7706.c.19: Bookplate: Joseph Tasker, Middleton Hall, Essex
Probably: Joseph Tasker (1797-1861) of Middleton Hall, Brentwood, London, Essex and Yorkshire, investment banker and director of the United Mexican Mining Association, book collector whose library was sold at auction following his death.
7720.c.302: Bookplate: Joseph Tasker, Middleton Hall, Essex
7720.d.1035: Bookplate: Joseph Tasker, Middleton Hall, Essex
MR290.d.75.10: Bookplate: Joseph Tasker, Middleton Hall, Essex
Tate, J. , (of Belfast)
Syn.7.82.116: Ticket: J. Tate, 3 Crown Entry, Belfast (binder's ticket)
Tate, W. E. (William Edward)
7540.d.139: Bookplate: W. E. Tate
Probably: William Edward Tate (1902-1968), schoolteacher and lecturer in the history of education at the University of Leeds.
Tattersall, John, 1711-1769
Brett-Smith.772-: Bookplate: Tattersall; Motto: 'Lege Sapere Aude'; Franks 28923; Annotation: 'John Tattersall 1766'
Possibly: Rev John Tattersall, Rector of Chipstead and Lord of the Manor of Chipstead, matriculated Jesus College 1726.
Taufflieb, Émile, 1857-1938
Leigh.d.8.40: Bookplate: Gal. Taufflieb 1920
Probably: General Emile Taufflieb, commander of the French Army's 37th Army Corps during World War I, later a member of the French senate.
Taunton, John Colley, -1858
S727.d.83.48: Bookplate: John College Taunton, 'Ne tentes ant perfice', '81…14119'
Probably: John Colley Taunton, Surgeon to the City of London Truss Society, FRCS, and Surgeon to the City Dispensary, son of John Taunton (1769-1821).
Taverner, Eric
7415.e.4: Annotation: 'Eric Taverner 1940'.
Probably: Eric Taverner, author of books on fishing, whose papers are held at the Bodleian Library in Oxford.
Taverner, Richard, 1505?-1575
Sel.3.215: Provenance: Richard Taverner
Possibly: Richard Taverner, scholar known for his translation of the Bible under the direction of Thomas Cromwell.
Tavidion, Georgios
SSS.39.9: Provenance: Γεοργιος ΤΤαβιδδιων
Tayler, Robt. (Robert), M.A.
7100.d.1251: Bookplate: Robt. Tayler M.A.; Franks 28952
7700.d.62: Bookplate: Robt. Tayler M.A.; Franks 28952
Tayleur, Edward J. , active 1914-1921
White.d.112: Bookplate: Revd. Edward J. Tayleur
Probably: Rev Edward James Tayleur (né Taylor), Vicar of West Pelton, Durham, FSA.
Taylor, James Molyneux
Leigh.d.5.407-: Bookplate: J. Molyneux Taylor
Probably: James Molyneux Taylor, solicitor of Furnival's Inn, active 1840-1868.
Taylor, Joseph, active 1759
7720.c.90: Bookplate: Joseph Taylor 1759; Franks 29006
Arms appear to be those of the Taylor family of Beaconfield.
Taylor, Robert, 1760-1839
7400.d.64-: Bookplate: Genl. Hon. Robert Taylor
Probably: General Hon. Robert Taylor (sometimes Taylour), Irish soldier and politician, Member of Irish Parliament for Kells, and Colonel of the 6th Regiment of Dragoons Guards.
7530.d.48: Bookplate: Genl. Hon. Robert Taylor
CCC.18.3-6: Bookplate: Genl. Hon. Robert Taylor
Hib.5.752.8: Bookplate: Genl. Hon. Robert Taylor
Hib.5.776.10-: Bookplate: Genl. Hon. Robert Taylor
Hib.7.762.8-: Bookplate: Genl. Hon. Robert Taylor
Hib.7.767.20-: Bookplate: Genl. Hon. Robert Taylor
Hib.7.777.23: Bookplate: Genl. Hon. Robert Taylor
Taylor, Samuel
Oo.3.47: Bookplate: Samuel Taylor
Taylor, T.
XXIX.23.126: Bookplate: T. Taylor, with motto "Esse quam videri" and crest with stag's head
Taylor, W. , active 1631
K.16.57: Provenance: W. Taylor, 1631
Taylor, Walter
Syn.7.62.56: Provenance: Gualt. Taylor, 'et amicorum: unum est necessarium ex dono Abra. Pulleri'
Taylor, Ann, active 18th century?
Hib.9.724.2: Inscribed "Ann Taylor", eighteenth or early nineteenth-century.
Taylour, Thomas, 1844-1893
Harley-Mason.a.60: Bookplate: Bective, Underley Hall
Probably: Thomas Taylour, Earl of Bective, MP for Westmorland and Justice of the Peace.
Technische Lehranstalt Wien 4. Bücherei
CCC.25.361: Stamp: 'Technische Lehranstalt Wien IV, Argentinierstr. II Bücherei'
Teesdale, John Marmaduke, 1819-1888
S724.c.88.2: Bookplate: John Marmaduke Teesdale; Franks 29063
Probably: John Marmaduke Teesdale of Effingham Lodge, married the poet Maria Snell Chauncy in 1842.
Teichmann, Max E.
7720.d.1263-: Bookplate: Max Teichmann
Probably: Max Edwin Teichmann, Australian academic and political commentator, studied at Balliol College Oxford.
Tempest, Thomas, Sir, approximately 1472-1544
Rel.b.51.3: Provenance: Sir Tho. Tempest Bart.
Possibly: Sir Thomas Tempest, MP for Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Fellow of Clare College Cambridge.
Temple University. Library
7300.c.92: Bookplate: Temple University Library, Philadelphia, Pa.
Templemore, Arthur Chichester, Baron, 1797-1837
S365.c.78.1: Bookplate: Arthur Chichester
Possibly: Arthur Chichester, 1st Baron Templemore, MP for Milborne Port and County Wexford, matriculated Brasenose College Oxford 1815.
Tench, Wililam, active 1743
Hib.8.730.6:
Terbruggen, A. J. L., Baron Van den Bogaerde Van, 1787-1855
893.c.76: Bookplate: 'Ex bibliotheca Anselmi Van Den Bogaerde'
Probably: Anselm Van Terbruggen, Baron Van den Boegaerde, book collector and member of the prominent Dutch Van den Boegaerde family.
Ternaux-Compans, Henri, 1807-1864
Hisp.7.63.3: Binding: Initials 'H T' with Ram's head crest.
Probably: Henri Ternaux-Compans, French historian, author, translator and bibliophile.
Terry, William, 1715-
Syn.7.65.129: Bookplate: "E cruce leo"
Possibly: William Terry of Co. Cork and later Spain. Possibly: His son, Don Ramon Terry, officer in the service of the King of Spain.
Thackray & Co.
SSS.22.10: Ticket: Thackray, Bookseller & Co., 51 Shude Hill, Manchester
Probably: Matthew Thackray, bookseller and stationer, active 1828-1853.
Thaxton, Tho. (Thomas), active 17th century?
5000.d.147: Title page inscribed "Tho: Thaxtonj", seventeenth century.
Thellusson, Peter, 1737-1797
7706.d.293: Bookplate: Mr. Thellusson
Probably: Peter (de) Thellusson, Swiss businessman and banker, Director of the Bank of England, purchased Brodsworth estate in 1790. Possibly: His son, Peter Isaac Thellusson.
7735.d.871: Bookplate: Mr. Thellusson
7735.d.880-883: Bookplate: Peter Thellusson
7735.e.245: Bookplate: Mr. Thellusson
Theobald, James, 1688-1759
White.d.199: Bookplate: James Theobald [Obscured, Possibly Franks 29177]
Possibly: James Theobald of Belvedere House, Lambeth, merchant and natural historian, FRS.
Theosophical Society (Great Britain)
7816.c.89: Bookplate: Theosophical Society, English Section, 70 Queen's Gate, London, S.W.7, Printed list of rules
Thiselton, Charles Alfred
SSS.57.9: Bookplate: Charles A. Thiselton
Possibly: Charles Alfred Thistleton, Secretary to the Archbishop of York. Possibly: Charles Alfred Thistleton, Justice of the Peace and Deputy Lieutenant for Middlesex and the city of Westminster.
Thistlethwayte, Alexander, approximately 1718-1771
7760.d.81: Bookplate: Alex. Thistlethwayte
Probably: Alexander Thistlethwayte of Southwick Park, MP for Hampshire, matriculated Wadham College Oxford 1735. Or: Another member of this family.
Keynes.S.2.15: Stamp: Thistlethwayte
Syn.8.63.343: Bookplate: Alex. Thistlethwayte
Thivet
Leigh.b.11.61: Stamp: Thivet, binder's stamp
Thomas, Max, (of Dortmund)
CCC.25.327: Bookplate: Max Thomas, Buch-und Kunsthandlung Dortmund, Ostenhellweg 49
Thomas, R.
Keynes.T.3.7: Stamp: R. Thomas
Thomas Snell's Circulating Library
8560.d.12-: Bookplate: Thomas Snell's Circulating Library, Honiton
Probably: Thomas Snell, printer, bookbinder, stationer, bookseller, carver and gilder of Honiton, Devonshire, active 1823-1831
Thomas-Stanford, Charles, 1858-1932
CCE.12.2: Bookplate: Charles Thomas Stanford
Probably: Sir Charles Thomas Stanford of Preston Manor, 1st Baronet, MP for Brighton, FSA, studied at Oriel College Oxford.
Thompson
SSS.55.6: Stamp: Thompson (binder's stamp)
Thompson, Arthur Howard
8000.d.136: Bookplate: Arthur Howard Thompson
Probably: Arthur Howard Thompson, collector of books relating to angling.
Thompson, Beilby, 1742-1799
7100.d.1382: Bookplate: Beilby Thompson, of Escrick
Probably: Beilby Thompson of Escrick, MP for Hedon and for Thirsk, matriculated Christ's College Cambridge 1759. Possibly: His father, Beilby Thompson (1686-1750), High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
Keynes.P.2.18: Bookplate: Beilby Thompson, of Escrick
Keynes.Q.2.17: Bookplate: Beilby Thompson, of Escrick
Keynes.S.1.23: Bookplate: Beilby Thompson, of Escrick
Keynes.T.6.14: Bookplate: Beilby Thompson, of Escrick
Syn.7.69.82: Bookplate: Beilby Thompson, of Escrick
Thompson, Cecil Henry Farrer, 1882-
Harley-Mason.a.12: Bookplate: Cecil Thompson
Probably: Colonel Cecil Henry Farrer Thompson of Nunwick Hall, Great Salkeld, Barrister and Officer in the London Rifle Brigade, married Rachel Ellen Holmes in 1915.
Thompson, Dorothy
Hib.5.849.30: Bookplate: Dorothy and Paul Thompson
Thompson, Henry Yates, 1838-1928
Williams.523: Bookplate: Henry Yates Thompson
Probably: Henry Yates Thompson, newspaper proprietor and collector of illustrated manuscripts.
Thompson, Herbert
Rel.e.77.3-: Bookplate: Herbert Thompson; Motto: 'Seek Wisdom Find Peace'; CUL Presentation Plate
Probably: Herbert Thompson, 2nd Baronet of Wimpole Street, British Egyptologist and barrister, matriculated Trinity College Cambridge 1877.
S721.d.70.54: Bookplate: Herbert Thompson
Thompson, Herbert, Sir, 1859-1944
Syn.7.77.18: Provenance: Ownership mark of Sir H. F. Herbert Thompson Bart.
Thompson, Joseph, (of Fulshaw)
Syn.7.64.380: Bookplate: Joseph Thompson, Woodlands, Fulshaw
Probably: Joseph Thompson of the Woodlands, Fulshaw, Wilmslow, a member of the BAAS, active 1864-1890.
Thompson, Paul
Hib.5.849.30:
Thompson, Paul Beilby, 1784-1852
7200.c.19: Bookplate: Paul Beilby Thompson
Probably: Paul Beilby Thompson, 1st Baron Wenlock, MP for Wenlock and for Yorkshire East Riding, third son of Sir Robert Lawley baronet of Canwell Priory, matriculated Christ Church Oxford 1803.
S727.c.80.7-: Bookplate: Paul Beilby Thompson
Syn.7.68.116: Bookplate: Paul Beilby Thompson
Thompson, Robert, Esq., active 19th century
7450.d.98: Bookplate: Robert Thompson Esq.
Thompson, Ross
8720.d.253: Bookplate: Ross Thompson
Probably: Ross Thompson Esq., junior collector of excise at Newry, active 1815.
Thompson, W. H. (William Hepworth), 1810-1886
7720.c.190: Bookplate: W. H. Thompson
Probably: William Hepworth Thompson, English scholar and Master of Trinity College, Regius Professor of Greek at the University of Cambridge, matriculated Trinity College 1828.
F151.d.2.44: Bookplate: W. H. Thompson
S706.d.84.1: Bookplate: W. H. Thompson
Thompson, Will. (William?), active 1749
Syn.7.59.21: Provenance: Will. Thompson, 1749
Thoms, W. J.
SSS.26.19: Provenance: W. J. Thoms
Thomson, George, (of Newburgh)
7735.d.416-: Bookplate: George Thomson, Tay Bank, Newburgh, Fife
Thoresby, Rad
Acton.d.25.250: Provenance: Rad Thoresby
Thorne, John
Y.6.67: Provenance: John Thorne
Thorneton
LE.20.47: Provenance: Thorneton
Thornhagh
Syn.8.55.56: Provenance: Thornhagh.
Thornhill, George, 1783-1852
Leigh.d.8.1: Bookplate: George Thornhill
Possibly: George Thornhill, MP for Huntingdonshire, High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire, matriculated St John's College Cambridge 1801. Possibly: another member of this family.
Oates.261-262: Bookplate: George Thornhill
Syn.7.74.21: Bookplate: George Thornhill
Thornton & Son
Keynes.R.1.30: Ticket: Thornton & Son, Booksellers, 11 The Broad, Oxford
Thorold, John, Sir, 1734-1815
7500.d.186: Bookplates: J.H.T. [monogram]; Syston Park
Sir John Thorold, 9th Baronet, MP for Lincolnshire, matriculated Hertford College Oxford 1752.
Young.136: Bookplate: Syston Park
Thorolds Africana Books
Syn.7.68.211: Ticket: Thorold's Africana Books, P.O. Box 241, Johannesburg
Probably: Thorolds Africana & Law Booksellers (also known as Thorolds Booksellers), established by Frank R Thorold in 1904.
Thoyts, Charles, -1814
S474.b.73.1: Bookplate: Charles Thoyts
Probably: Charles Thoyts, Major of the North Riding Militia, whose library was sold at auction by Sothebys in 1815
Throckmorton, Robert, 1662-approximately 1721
7100.e.216: Bookplate: Sir Robert Throckmorton
Probably: Robert Throckmorton, 3rd Baronet of Weston Underwood. Possibly: His son, Robert Throckmorton, 4th Baronet.
White.d.33: Annotation: 'Robt Throckmorton Bibl Weston'
Thulemeier, Friedrich Wilhelm von, 1735-1811
Leigh.d.5.352: Stamp: 'Gymnasio Reg: Joachim: legat: ab illstr: Thulemeiero' (stamp on t.p. verso)
Probably: Friedrich Wilhelm von Thulemeier, Prussian Minister for Justice, who is indicated by the stamp as having donated this book to the Joachimsthalsches Gymnasium.
Thun-Hohenstein, Franz Anton, II, Graf, 1809-1870
7200.d.89: Bookplate: 'Ex libris Franc. Com. A. Thun-Hohenstein Tetschen'
Probably: Count Franz Anton von Thun und Hohenstein, Austro-Hungarian nobleman and Governor of Bohemia.
Thurlow, Sarah, active 1798
Cam.d.773.11:
Thurnam, Charles
S474.d.82.14: Bookplate: Charles Thurnham, Binder, Circulating Library, Carlisle
Probably: Charles Thurnham, Carlisle bookseller and publisher of the Carlisle Patriot, active from 1821.
Thynne, Henry Frederick, 1905-1992
Syn.7.85.55: Bookplate: Henry Frederick 6th Marquess of Bath
Probably: Henry Frederick Thynne, 6th Marquess of Bath, styled Lord Henry Thynne 1905-1916, Viscount Weymouth 1916-1946, developed Longleat estate into a safari park, MP for Frome, Justice of the Peace for Wiltshire.
Thynne, Tho. (Thomas?), active 17th century
J.11.62: Inscription on rear fly-leaf, seventeenth century: "Tho: Thynne [?] pretiu[m] 2s. 4d".
Tidö-Bibliotek
7720.d.931-933: Bookplate: Tidö-Bibliotek
Probably: The library at Tidö Castle, Västerås, Sweden, the seat of the Oxenstierna family until 1840, and the von Schinkel family from 1890.
Harley-Mason.b.46: Bookplate: Tidö-Bibliotek
Ties, Henry, active 1593
Syn.8.54.167: On title page verso: "Hinricus TIES Anno Domini 1593".
Tighe, William, 1738-1782
Peterborough.B.6.31: Annotation: 'J Norbury E Dono Wi Tighe [?] 1779'
Possibly: William Tighe of Rossana, MP for Athboy and for Co. Wicklow. Possibly: His son, William Tighe (1766-1816), MP for Co. Wicklow, matriculated St John's College Cambridge 1784. Possibly: Another member of this family.
Tighe, Wm. (William?), active 1596
Dd*.3.11(E), item no. 3: Provenance: Wm. Tighe, 1596
Tileston-Wells, T.
7720.c.155: Bookplate: T. Tileston-Wells
Perhaps: Thomas Tileston Wells (1865-1946), American lawyer and writer, Consul General for the Kingdom of Romania 1918-1941.
Tilley, Arthur Augustus, 1851-1942
7720.c.20: Bookplate: A. A. Tilley
Probably: Arthur Augustus Tilley, scholar and barrister, known for his work on Rabelais, Lecturer in Classics at the University of Cambridge, matriculated King's College 1875.
8700.d.58: Bookplate: A. A. Tilley
S560.d.56.26: Bookplate: A. A. Tilley
S706.e.54.2: Bookplate: A. A. Tilley
Syn.8.68.52: Bookplate: A. A. Tilley
Tillotson, Geoffrey, 1905-1969
7720.d.1284: Annotation: 'Geoffrey Tillotson's copy'
Probably: Geoffrey Tillotson, professor of English literature at Birkbeck College.
Tinker, Chauncey Brewster, 1876-1963
Syn.8.63.422: Book Stamp on Leather: 'Ex Libris Chauncery Brewster Tinker'
Chauncey Brewster Tinker, English Scholar and Sterling Professor at Yale University.
Tisdall, Michael, 1755-1794
Hib.7.769.37: Bookplate: Anonymous Armorial; Motto: 'Tutantur Tela Coronam'; Annotation [added later?]: Michael Tisdall
Probably: Michael Tisdall of Charlesfort House, Justice of the Peace and High Sheriff of Meath, barrister of Lincoln's Inn, studied at Trinity College Dublin, incorporated at St Alban Hall Oxford 1776.
Todd, Charles Ruddell, 1831-1901
Cam.d.587.1: Bookplate: Charles Ruddell-Todd
Probabl: Charles Ruddell-Todd, Lieutenant in the Edmonton Royal Militia, married Sophia Mary Adelaide Campbell in 1857, son of James Ruddell Todd MP for Honiton.
Tokomairiro District Library
7576.d.10: Bookplate: Tokomairiro Distrcit Library
Tokomairiro, a district in Otaga, New Zealand.
Toland, John
8.23.51, item no. 4: Provenance: John Toland (MS note)
Tolliday, Alfred, approximately 1837-1921
7720.d.1014-: Bookplate: Alfred Tolliday
Probably: Alfred Tolliday, employed by the Oxford University Press, and previously by Messrs Ward Lock & Co.
Tomkinson, Henry, 1741-1821
S438.c.77.5: Bookplate: Henry Tomkinson, Dorfold
Probably: Henry Tomkinson of Dorfold, Nantwich, who married Anne Darlington in 1770.
Tomkinson, Michael, 1841-1921
7560.e.12: Bookplate: Michael Tomkinson, Franche Hall, Worcestershire
Probably: Michael Tomkinson, carpet manufacturer and Mayor of Kidderminster, Sheriff of Worcestershire, noted book collector. Possibly: His son of the same name.
Tomlinson, Alfred
S721.b.80.7: Bookplate: Alfred Tomlinson
Tooke, J. Horne, active 1776
Syn.6.54.5: Provenance: J. Horne Tooke, 1776
Tooke, William, 1744-1820
7385.d.25-: Bookplate: Revd. William Tooke, and in MS: St. Petersburg, 1777
Probably: Rev William Tooke, British clergyman and historian of Russia, Chaplain at St Petersburg, FRS, matriculated Jesus College Cambridge 1784.
7385.d.27-: Bookplate: Revd. William Tooke, and in MS: St. Petersburg, 1777
Bb*.10.50(E): Bookplate: Revd. William Tooke, and in MS: St. Petersburg, 1777
Tooker, W.
N*.10.32(D): Provenance: W. Tooker
Toone, Francis Hastings, 1788-1873
S628.c.82.1: Bookplate: Francis Hastings Toone
Probably: Francis Hastings Toone Esq. of Keston Lodge and Portland Place, the son of Colonel Sweeney Toone, a director of the East India Company.
Toovey, J. , active 1759
Syn.3.61.10: Provenance: J. Toovey, March 1759 [1612]
Topcliffe, Richard, 1531-1604
F*.15.24(F): Provenance: 'Mr. Toplifs gift'.
Probably: Richard Topcliffe, torturer and persecutor of Catholic priests for Elizabeth I. The inscriptions in the volume are also found in another copy of the same edition in the Huntington Library, San Marino.
Torre, James Whitwell, 1806-1888
CCC.14.7: Bookplate: James Whitwell Torre
Probably: James Whitwell Torre of Snydall Hall, who married Jane Beatson in 1830, Lieutenant in the 16th Light Dragoons.
Tottenham, Charles John, 1808-1878
Hib.3.719.1: Bookplate: Capt. Tottenham, of Woodstock
Colonel Charles John Tottenham of Tottenham Green, Woodstock and Plas Berwyn, of the Denbighshire Teomanry and Merioneth Militia, High Sheriff of Merioneth, matriculated Balliol College Oxford 1826.
Hib.7.752.28-: Bookplate: Capt. Tottenham, of Woodstock
7474.c.4: Bookplate: Capt. Tottenham, of Woodstock
Tottenham Museum
Pryme.d.19: Stamp: Tottenham Museum
Tower, Christopher, 1747-1810
Leigh.d.9.8: Bookplate: Christopher Tower Esq., Weald Hall
Probably: Christopher Tower of Huntsmoor Park and Weald Hall, matriculated University College Oxford 1765. Possibly: His son, Christopher Thomas Tower of Weald Hall, MP for Harwich.
Tower, Ri. (Richard?)
1.26.11: Provenance: Ri. Tower
Towlys, John
Sel.2.14: Provenance: John Towlys, p.1389
Towneley, John, 1731-1813
Rel.b.65.2: Bookplate: John Towneley Esq.; Franks 29652
Probably: John Towneley, noted book collector of Corney House, Chiswick, whose library was sold at auction in 1877 by Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge.
Rel.c.51.13: Bookplate: John Towneley Esq., of Corney House, Chiswick in the County of Middlesex; Franks 28651
Syn.8.68.53: Bookplate: John Towneley Esq.; Franks 29652
Towneley, Richard, 1629-1707
F169.e.4.22: Bookplate: Richard Towneley, 1702
Possibly: Richard Towneley, English mathematician, natural philosopher and astronomer.
Townerowg, Ric (Richard?)
Dd*.3.42(E), item no. 5: Provenance: Ric Townerowg
Townley, Blayney, 1666-1722
7706.d.86: Bookplate: Blayney Townley Esq; Franks 29655
Probably: Blayney Townley, MP for Dunleer and for Carlingford. Possibly: His son Blayney Townley-Balfour (1705-1788), MP for Carlingford.
Brett-Smith.c.19: Bookplate: Blayney Townley Esq; Franks 29655
Syn.8.69.53: Bookplate: Blayney Townley Esq; Franks 29655
Townley-Balfour, Blayney , 1705-1788
Brett-Smith.a.13: Bookplate: Blayney Townley-Balfour
Possibly: Blayney Townley-Balfour, member of the Irish House of Commons for Carlingford. Possibly: His grandson of the same name (1769-1856), Member of the Irish House of Commons for Belturbet.
Townshend, Charles, Baron Bayning, 1728-1810
Keynes.Q.4.15-18: Bookplate: Lord Charles Townshend Bayning
Possibly: Charles Townshend, 1st Baron Bayning of Foxley. Possibly: his son, later Charles Powlett 2nd Baron Bayning of Foxley (1785-1823).
Townshend, Edward Venables, 1774-1845
Cam.d.716.15: Bookplate: Edwd. Venables Townshend, Wincham
Probably: Edward Venables Townshend, Lieutenant Colonel in the Cheshire Yeomanry Cavalry, married Cornelia Anne Dupres 1801.
Townshend, George Townshend, Marquess, 1755-1811
7720.b.192: Bookplate: Leicester; Motto: 'Droit et Loyal'; Arms: Townshend quartering…; Artist: C Catton, R. A., F. Chesham sculp.
Probably: George Townshend, 2nd Marquess Townshend, created 1st Earl of Leicester in 1784, Lord Stewart of the Household, matriculated St John's College 1773. Possibly: His son, George Ferrars Townshend (1778-1855).
Toynbee, Paget Jackson, 1855-1932
Tb.52.59: Bookplate: Paget Toynbee M.A. D. Litt. Coll. Ball. Oxon.
Probably: Paget Jackson Toynbee, scholar specialising in the study of Dante, matriculated Balliol College Oxford 1874.
Trant, John, 1819-1887
S727.d.82.107: Bookplate: John Trant
Probably: John Trant of Dovea, Magistrate and Deputy-Lieutenant for Co. Tipperary, married Sarah-Sophia Carden in 1842.
Trapnell, Alfred
F158.d.2.2: Bookplate: Alfred Trapnell
Probably: Alfred Trapnell (1838-1917), Bristol-born Ship's Captain and metal smelter, known for his collection of Chinese and English porcelains.
Trattorner
Ely.a.59-: Hand-written label: Trattorner
Travers, John , 1834-1873
Hib.7.798.15: Bookplate: John Travers
Possibly: John Moore (Clarke-)Travers, Captain of the 17th Regiment of Foot. Possibly: another member of the extended Clarke-Travers family.
Travers family
Keynes.D.4.6: Binding: Anonymous Armorial: (Ar), three bendlets sa; Crest: a talbot's head erased
Smith and Benger attribute this binding to the Travers family of Malveysin.
Trench, F. W. (Frederick William), Sir, 1775-1859
Brett-Smith.c.56: Bookplate: Ex Libris Frederici Trench de henwood comit regis; Arms: Trench with Stewart on escutcheon; Motto: Virtutis fortuna comes; Franks 29784
Probably: Sir Frederick Trench, son of Anne Helena Stewart, General in the British army and Storekeeper of the Ordnance, MP for Mitchell and for Cambridge, among others.
Hib.7.800.98: Bookplate: Ex Libris Frederici Trench de henwood comit regis; Arms: Trench with Stewart on escutcheon; Motto: Virtutis fortuna comes; Franks 29784
Trend, J. B. (John Brande), 1887-1958
S735.d.66.1: Front free end paper inscribed "JB Trend Hesdin [France] 1917".
John Brande Trend, professor of Spanish at Cambridge.
Trevelyan, George Macaulay, 1876-1962
F184.a.2.1: Tipped to the front free end paper is a letter dated 1 Mar. 1921 from Flora Russell at 2 Audley Square to Mr. [G.M.] Trevelyan offering him this volume and suggesting that her grandmother Lady William Russell must have bought it.
George Macaulay Trevelyan, historian.
Trevenen, Thomas, 1758-1816
Leigh.b.6.50: Bookplate: Revd. T. Trevenen, Cornwall
Probably: Rev Thomas Trevenen, Rector of Cardynham and St Mawgan-in-meneage, Vicar of Poundstock, matriculated Trinity College Cambridge 1776.
Trevor, A. H.
8706.e.25: Bookplate: A. H. Trevor
Trewman & Son
7720.d.1715: Ticket: Trewman & Son, printers and booksellers, High-Street, Exeter
Trewman & Son, printer and bookselling firm founded by Robert Trewman (approximately 1738-1802), and continued by his son Robert (-1816) and grandson Robert James (-1860), responsible for printing Trewman's Exeter Flying Post.
Trigg, Betty
7440.e.3: Stamp: Betty Trigg, Chapel Street
Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland)
7706.e.56: Stamp on Binding: 'Coll. Santae. Individuae. Trinitatis. Reg. Elizab. Juxta. Dublin'; Bookplate: Trinity College, Dublin (prize bookplate)
Probably: Trinity College Dublin
Cam.c.722.1: Stamp: Trinity College, Dublin, Lending Library
Ff.57.13: Armorial binding: Trinity College, Dublin
Hib.5.739.6: Armorial binding: Trinity College, Dublin, morocco - gold
Hib.5.795.48-: Bookplate: Trinity College, Dublin (prize bookplate)
Hib.7.727.13: Armorial binding: Trinity College, Dublin, calf - gold
Hib.7.738.7: Armorial binding: Trinity College, Dublin, calf - gold
Hib.7.740.30-: Bookplate: Trinity College, Dublin, 'Collegii Sacrosantae & Individuae Trinitatis iuxta Dublin'
Hib.7.740.30-31: Armorial binding: Trinity College, Dublin, calf - gold; 'prize plate Abrahamo Downes - Hilary term 1739'
Hib.7.742.12-15: Armorial binding: Trinity College, Dublin, calf - gold, prize plate Roberto Delap - Hilary term 1772
Hib.7.765.15: Armorial binding: Trinity College, Dublin, red morocco - gold
Hib.7.779.39: Armorial binding: Trinity College, Dublin, calf - gold, prize plate Gulielmo Gorman - Trinity term, 1784
Hib.8.730.6: Armorial binding: Trinity College, Dublin, red morocco - gold, prize plate Gulielmo Tench - Easter term 1743; word 'Gosford' on end leaves
Hib.8.735.9: Armorial binding: Trinity College, Dublin, red morocco - gold, 'Voigt sale'
S721.c.76.3-: Binding: Trinity College, Dublin
SSS.31.22: Armorial binding: Trinity College, Dublin, calf - gold
Syn.7.77.18: Armorial binding: Trinity College, Dublin, calf - gold
Syn.7.83.98-100: Bookplate: Trinity College, Dublin (prize bookplate)
Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Lending Library
Leigh.b.9.27-: Stamp: Trinity College, Dublin, Lending Library
Trinity College (University of Cambridge)
7350.d.116: Bookplate: Trinity College, Cambridge
7450.d.138: Bookplate: Trinity College, Cambridge
8100.c.2172: Bookplate: Trinity College, Cambridge
Adv.c.79.9-11: Armorial binding: Trinity College, Cambridge, calf - gold; bound by J. Calver, Cambridge
Cam.c.777.2: Armorial binding: Trinity College, Cambridge, calf - gold; 'Presented by Mrs. Hunt. Aug 27 1845'; Clarke presentation plate
F156.d.3.3: Bookplate: Trinity College, Cambridge
F156.e.3.1: Bookplate: Trinity College, Cambridge
F162.d.3.1: Bookplate: Trinity College, Cambridge
F164.e.5.10: Bookplate: Trinity College, Cambridge
F165.e.5.14: Bookplate: Trinity College, Cambridge
F165.e.5.15: Bookplate: Trinity College, Cambridge
F172.bb.2.2: Bookplate: Trinity College, Cambridge
Leigh.d.7.26: Bookplate: Trinity College, Cambridge
Leigh.e.5.119: Bookplate: Trinity College, Cambridge
Leigh.e.6.30-: Bookplate: Trinity College, Cambridge
S100.c.80.17: Bookplate: Trinity College, Cambridge
Syn.7.66.130: Bookplate: Trinity College, Cambridge
Syn.7.67.117: Bookplate: Trinity College, Cambridge
Syn.8.64.137: Bookplate: Trinity College, Cambridge
F164.d.4.6: Bookplate: Trinity College, Cambridge
F164.d.4.7: Bookplate: Trinity College, Cambridge
Trinity Hall (University of Cambridge)
7720.d.104-: Bookplate: Trinity Hall in [th]e University of Cambridge, 1724
Syn.8.68.34: Bookplate: Trinity Hall, Cambridge
Triphook, John, 1796-1888
Cam.c.637.1: Annotation: John Triphook 1838
Possibly: Rev. John Triphook of Schull Rectory, County Cork, studied at Trinity College Dublin.
Trollope, Charles George Napier, 1859-1948
Ant.c.68.235: Bookplate: C. G. N. Trollope
Probably: Charles George Napier Trollope, barrister of the Inner Temple, married Jessie Wallace 1894.
Trotter, Henry, 1696-1763
F163.e.1.3: Bookplate: Anonymous Armorial; Motto: Impromptu
Arms are those of the Trotter family of Mortonhall. Probably: Henry Trotter, 6th Baron of Mortonhall; Or: another member of this family. The library of the Trotter family of Mortonhall was sold by Captain Henry Trotter in 1947.
Keynes.D.2.19: Bookplate: Anonymous Armorial; Motto: Impromptu
Keynes.P.2.20: Bookplate: Anonymous Armorial; Motto: Impromptu
Keynes.P.6.26: Bookplate: Anonymous Armorial; Motto: Impromptu
Keynes.Q.3.2: Bookplate: Anonymous Armorial; Motto: Impromptu
Keynes.R.1.9: Bookplate: Anonymous Armorial; Motto: Impromptu
Keynes.S.2.38: Bookplate: Anonymous Armorial; Motto: Impromptu
Keynes.T.1.16: Bookplate: Anonymous Armorial; Motto: Impromptu
Keynes.T.1.6: Bookplate: Anonymous Armorial; Motto: Impromptu
Keynes.T.2.29: Bookplate: Anonymous Armorial; Motto: Impromptu
Leigh.d.6.10-: Bookplate: Anonymous Armorial; Motto: Impromptu
S222.d.72.1: Bookplate: Anonymous Armorial; Motto: Impromptu
Syn.7.68.84: Bookplate: Anonymous Armorial; Motto: Impromptu
Keynes.R.5.35: Bookplate: Anonymous Armorial; Motto: Impromptu
Keynes.R.5.36: Bookplate: Anonymous Armorial; Motto: Impromptu
Norton.b.12: Bookplate: Anonymous Armorial; Motto: Impromptu
Trovillion, Hal W. , 1879-1967
862.c.213: Bookplate: Hal W. Trovillion
Probably: Hal W. Trovillion of Herrin Illinois, publisher, with his wife Violet De Mars Trovillion, operated local newspapers and a private press known as Trovillion Press.
862.c.214: Bookplate: Hal W. Trovillion
862.c.214: Bookplate: Violet & Hal W. Trovillion
862.c.217: Bookplate: Hal W. Trovillion
862.c.218: Bookplate: Hal W. Trovillion
Trovillion, Violet, 1890-
862.c.214:
Trower, Hutches, 1777-1833
Keynes.P.5.32-34: Bookplate: Hutches Trower; Franks 29886
Probably: Hutches Trower of Unstead Wood, Surrey, political economist.
Oates.396: Bookplate: Hutches Trower; Franks 29886
Syn.8.58.153: Bookplate: Hutches Trower; Franks 29886
Trueman, William, active 1837-1858
7440.c.49: Stamp: W. Trueman, Dispensing Chemist, 7 Market Place, Durham (embossed stamp)
Probably: William Trueman, Durham chemist and amateur antiquarian, active 1837-1858.
Trumbull, John
G.13.39: Provenance: John Trumbull
Trumbull, W.
D*.15.23(E): Provenance: W. Trumbull
R*.11.20(D): Provenance: W. Trumbull
Truscott, Roy Francis, 1881-1938
7720.e.65: Bookplate: Roy Francis Truscott
Probably: Lieutenant-Colonel Roy Francis Truscott, OBE, Assistant Quartermaster-General, matriculated King's College 1899.
Tucker, Charles, approximately 1769-1852
S721.c.77.4: Bookplate: Revd. C. Tucker
Probably: Rev Charles Tucker, sometime of Coryton Park, Devon, son of Benedictus Marwood Tucker, matriculated Hertford College Oxford 1794.
Tuckett, Charles, active 19th century
SSS.45.15: Stamp: Tuckett
Probably: Charles Tuckett (19th cent.) binder to the Queen and the British Museum.
Tuckney
Aa*.6.11(F): Provenance: Tuckney, "Omnis dies gradus ad mortem"
Tullibardine
Syn.3.61.5: Provenance: Tullibardine
Tunno, Edward Rose, 1794 or 1795-1863
S540.c.72.1: Bookplate: Edward Rose Tunno
Probably: Edward Rose Tunno of Llangennech and Boverton Castle, MP for Bossiney, matriculated Trinity College Cambridge 1814.
Tunstall, Cuthbert, 1474-1559
Sel.3.116: Provenance: Cuthbert Tunstall, 'Cuthbertus Londonensis'
Cuthbert Tunstall, English Scholastic, clergyman and royal adviser, matriculated Balliol College Oxford approximately 1491.
Turnbull, Valentine Mounsey, 1869-1967
7720.d.33-: Bookplate: V. M. Turnbull
Probably: Valentine Mounsey Turnbull, British educator and bookplate collector, Assistant Master at the Perse School, Cambridge, matriculated Trinity College 1888.
Oates.321: Bookplate: V. M. Turnbull
S718.c.91.27-: Bookplate: V. M. Turnbull
S721.d.73.2-: Bookplate: V. M. Turnbull
Turner, Charles Henry, 1842-1923
S721.d.80.49: Bookplate: Charles Henry Turner
Probably: Charles Henry Turner, Bishop Suffragan of Islington from 1898 until 1923, matriculated Trinity College Cambridge 1860.
Turner, Charles Mallord William , 1859-1934
7474.c.37: Bookplate: C. Mallord W. Turner
Probably: Charles Mallord William Turner, solicitor of Lincoln's Inn, married Jessie Beatrice Benham in 1894, a descendant of J. M. W. Turner.
Turner, Cholmley, 1685-1757
Keynes.R.7.4: Bookplate: Cholmley Turner
Probably: Cholmley Turner of Kirkleatham, MP for Northallerton and for Yorkshire, High Steward of York, matriculated New College Oxford 1701.
Turner, John
S760.e.74.1: Bookplate: John Turner; Motto: 'Fama Parata Labore'
S760.e.75.1: Bookplate: John Turner; Motto: 'Fama Parata Labore'
Turner, P., Revd.
X.5.83: Annotation: 'Revd P Turner'
Turner, Sharon, 1768-1847
Syn.6.57.7: Annotation: Sh Turner 23 May 93
Probably: Sharon Turner, English historian known for his 'History of the Anglo-Saxons'.
Turner, Thomas, active 1662
Dd*.3.46(E), item no. 2: Provenance: Thomas Turner, 1662
Turner, Wynnefred
C*.14.4(F): Provenance: Wynnedfred Turner.
Turnor, Christopher, 1809-1886
Harley-Mason.bb.16: Bookplate: Christopher Turnor, Stoke Rochford Library; Franks 30013/4
Probably: Christopher Turnor of Stoke Rochford Hall, MP for South Lincolnshire, matriculated Trinity College Cambridge 1827.
Tuthill, John, 1744-1814
S391.d.77.1: Bookplate: John Tuthill Esq., Limerick
Probably: John Tuthill of Kilmore, Ballyliny and Doorless, Co. Limerick, who married Elizabeth Jackson in 1769, and later assumed the name Villiers in accordance with the will of his uncle.
Tweddell, George Markham, 1823-1903
T900.d.54.1: Annotation: '[John Reed Appleton]'s gift to George M. Tweddell'
Probably: George Markham Tweddell, radical poet and editor, local historian and member of the Cleveland Lodge of Freemasons.
Tweeddale, George Hay, Marquess of, 1787-1876
7100.c.322: Bookplate: Anonymous, with Marquess' Coronet; Motto and Insignia of the Order of the Thistle; Franks 14193 [?]; Annotation names 'George Marquis of Tweeddale'
Probably: Field Marshal George Hay, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale, Scottish soldier and administrator.
7100.c.322:
Tweeddale, John Hay, Marquis of, approximately 1695-1762
7560.e.8: Bookplate: John, Marquis of Tweeddale
Probably: John Hay, 4th Marquess of Tweeddale, Scottish nobleman and Secretary of State for Scotland.
F167.d.4.12: Bookplate: John, Marquis of Tweedale
Tweeddale, John Hay, Marquis of, 1645-1713
F168.e.1.3: Bookplate: Tweeddale; Franks 14192
Probably: John Hay, 2nd Marquess of Tweeddale, Scottish nobleman and Lord Chancellor of Scotland, Colonel of the East Lothian Regiment, Lord Treasurer for Scotland.
S300.c.70.1: Bookplate: John, Marquis of Tweeddale
Tweedmouth, Dudley Coutts Marjoribanks, Baron, 1820 or 1821-1894
S721.e.78.2: Bookplate: D. C. Marjoribanks Bart.
Probably: Dudley Coutts Marjoribanks, created 1st Baronet in 1866, and 1st Baron Tweedmouth 1881, Scottish Businessman and MP for Berwick-Upon-Tweed, matriculated Christ Church Oxford 1838.
Tweedy, John Newman, 1809-1865
Syn.5.81.41: Bookplate: John Newman Tweedy; Franks 30034
Probably: John Newman Tweedy of Widmore House, Bromley, and Montagu Square, who married his cousin Dorothea Followes in 1837.
Twells, Philip
7240.d.29: Bookplate: Philip Twells
Probably: Philip Twells (1808-1880), banker, barrister of Lincoln's Inn and MP for the City of London.
Td.77.8: Bookplate: Chase Side House
Seat of Philip Twells M.P., 1808-1880
Twells, Philip, 1808-1880
Td.77.8: Bookplate: Chase Side House
Twigg, Joseph, 1775-1809
7540.d.139: Annotation: 'Joseph Twigg Scurff Hall'
Probably: Joseph Twigg of Scurff Hall, Drax, woollen merchant; Or: another member of this family.
Twitt, John
L.12.25: Provenance: John Twitt
Twopeny, William
S450.d.71.1: Bookplate: William Twopeny, circular leather armorial.
Probably: William Twopeny, book collector of Kent.
Syn.8.64.117: Bookplate: William Twopeny, circular leather armorial.
Tylden, Richard, 1755-1832
Oates.129: Bookplate: Richard Tylden
Probably: Richard Tylden of Milstead House, who married firstly a Miss Rolphe of Ashford in 1829, and secondly Jane Auchmuty. Possibly: Another member of this family.
White.d.123: Bookplate: Richard Tylden
Tyler, William, approximately 1764-1835
Syn.7.81.271-272: Bookplate: William Tyler, Petworth
Possibly: William Tyler, steward and lawyer to the Earl of Agremont at Petworth House between 1801 and 1835.
Tylney, active approximately 1522
U*.3.19(B): Inscribed at head of title page: "Tylney", about 1522?, with monogram.
Tyrell-Kenyon, Lloyd, 1917-1993
F152.d.2.27: CUL Presentation Plate: Brooke Crutchley and Lord Kenyon
Probably: Lloyd Tyrell-Kenyon, 5th Baron Kenyon, Director of Lloyds Bank, matriculated Magdalene College.
Tyrer, James
7350.d.34: Printed Label: James Tyrer
Tyrrell, Charles, 1708-1749
Williams.502: Annotation: This book given me by Sir Charles Tirrill 1722, Jon Cee (?)
Possibly: Charles Tyrrell, 7th Baronet of Thornton.
Tyssen, William George Daniel, -1837
White.d.42: Bookplate: W. G. Daniel Tyssen
Probably: William George Daniel Tyssen (née Daniel) of Westbrooke House, Foulden Hall and Foley House, who married Amelia Amhurst in 1794. Possibly: His son, William George Daniel Tyssen Amhurst.
United Presbyterian College. Brown-Lindsay Library
S721.d.81.37: Bookplate: United Presbyterian College, Brown-Lindsay Library
Probably: From the Brown-Lindsay Collection of the United Presbyterian College in Edinburgh, much of which is now housed at Aberdeen University Library.
United Service Institution (Great Britain)
7420.d.309: Bookplate: United Service Institution
Probably: the Royal United Service Institution, the world's oldest think tank on international defence and security.
United States. Army. Army, 1st
CCC.25.436: Stamp: 'Headquarters First Army'
The United States First Army wartime headquarters?
Universität Altdorf
Gg.13.66: Armorial binding: [Back Cover] Anonymous Arms, Text: Universitas Altorfina
Probably: A prize binding from the University of Altdorf in Altdorf bei Nürnberg.
University College of North Wales. Watkin Library
7540.d.230: Bookplate: University College of North Wales Watkin Library
University College of the South West of England
7706.d.213: Bookplate: University College of the South West Exeter
University College, London
7300.c.168: Bookplate: University College, London
887.b.138-139: Stamp: University College, London (and 'withdrawn' stamp)
University of Aberdeen
7300.c.96: Bookplate: University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen. Library
S300.d.75.10-11: Bookplate: 'Presented by Sir John Forbes M.D. to Univ. Libr. Aberdeen'
University of Chicago, Library
7000.d.183: Bookplate: Chicago University Library, Berlin Collection, with cancellation stamp
University of Glasgow
7760.c.13:
University of Liverpool
Oates.137: Bookplate: University of Liverpool, 'In memoriam Miss Catherine Laura Johnstone…'
Probably: Catherine Laura Johnstone (1838-1923), author who wrote under the pseudonym F. R. Grahame.
Oates.138: Bookplate: University of Liverpool, 'In memoriam Miss Catherine Laura Johnstone…'
Oates.138: Bookplate: University of Liverpool, 'In memoriam Miss Catherine Laura Johnstone…'
Oates.148:
Oates.162:
University of Sydney. Women's College. Library
CCC.79.13: Stamp of the Women's College Library, University of Sydney.
Upham, John
7340.d.45: Bookplate: Iohn Upham; Motto: 'Spero Meliora'; Franks 30169
Ursel, Robert Marie Léon, Duc d', 1873-1955
7000.d.147-148: Bookplate: Robert duc d'Ursel, 'Ex libris Roberti Ducis D'ursel'
Probably: Robert Marie Léon, 7th Duke of Ursel, Belgian politician, burgomaster of Hingene, senator of Anvers
Utterson, Edward Vernon, 1775 or 1776-1856
8743.d.52: Bookplate: Edward Vernon Utterson
Probably: Edward Vernon Utterson, British lawyer, literary antiquary, collector and editor of early English works, FSA, an original member of the Roxburghe Club, matriculated Trinity Hall Cambridge 1797.
Syn.5.75.27: Bookplate: Edward Vernon Utterson
V. F. I., cav.
White.b.141: Bookplate: Biblioteca privata del cav. V. F. I. [partly scratched out]
Valentine, Henry
E*.11.18(D): Provenance: Henry Valentine
L*.10.45(D): Provenance: Henry Valentine
Vallée frères
7200.d.64: Label: Vallée Frères, Libraires
Probably: Vallée Frères, booksellers in Rouen.
Valleteau de la Côte, Thomas, 1733-1792
White.d.547: Bookplate: Th. Valleteau de la Côte
Probably: Thomas Valleteau de Chabrefy of Valmer, Chançay, la Côte and Vaux, Lieutenant-General au Bailliage, Director of the King's Farms. Possibly: His son, Thomas Vallteau de Chabrefy (1778-).
Valpergo di Masino family
White.c.141: Bookplate: Valperga di Masino e di Caluso
Probably: The Biblioteca del Castello di Masino, also known as the Biblioteca Valperga di Masino e di Caluso, located in the Castello di Masino, Turin, and contains the collection of the Valperga di Masino family.
Van Mildert, William, 1765-1836
Syn.7.58.95: Bookplate: William Van Mildert
Probably: William Van Mildert, Regius Professor of Divinity and Canon of Christ Church, Oxford, Bishop of Durham and one of the founders of the University of Durham, matriculated Queen's College Oxford 1784.
Vanderpoel, Augustus Hall, 1859-1911
S474.c.81.14-15: Bookplate: Augustus Vanderpoel
Possibly: Augustus Hall Vanderpoel, New York lawyer.
Vane, Frederick , approximately 1793-1865
X.5.83: Annotation: 'Frederick Vane Queen's College June 29th 1811
Probably: Rev Frederick Vane, Fellow, Chaplain, and later Bursor of Queen's College Oxford, rector of Bletchington, matriculated Queen's College Oxford 1811.
Vansittart, Augustus Arthur, 1824-1882
S485.a.81.1: Bookplate: Augustus Arthur Van Sittart, with "Grata Quies", '81…14205'
Probably: Augustus Arthur Vansittart, barrister of Lincoln's Inn, President of the Cambridge Union, matriculated Trinity College 1842.
Varty, Thomas
S721.d.81.86: Bookplate: Thomas Varty
Probably: Thomas Varty, London-based publisher of the firm Roake & Varty, and later in his own right, active 1829-1856.
Vaughan, Robert Howell, Sir, -1796
7735.d.422: Bookplate: Vaughan; Annotation: 'Robt Howel Vaughan' [sic]
Probably: Sir Robert Howell Vaughan, 1st Baronet of Hengwrt, formerly a surgeon and apothecary at Dee Bank, Sheriff of Co. Merioneth.
Vaughan, Robert W. (Robert Williames), Sir, 1768-1843
Syn.8.65.94: Bookplate: Sir Robert W. Vaughan, Nannau
Probably: Sir Robert Williames Vaughan, 2nd Baronet of Nannau and Hengwrt, MP for Merioneth.
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850
8.23.42: Bookplate: William Vaughan; Motto: 'Prudenter et Simpliciter'; Franks 30282
Possibly: William Vaughan, merchant and author, FRS, FLS, FRAS.
Bbb.25.30: Bookplate: William Vaughan; Motto: 'Prudenter et Simpliciter'; Franks 30283
Bbb.25.37: Bookplate: William Vaughan; Motto: 'Prudenter et Simpliciter'; Franks 30285
Ddd.25.132: Bookplate: William Vaughan; Motto: 'Prudenter et Simpliciter'; Franks 30286
Bbb.25.34-: Bookplate: William Vaughan; Motto: 'Prudenter et Simpliciter'; Franks 30284
Vecchia, Pier Luigi dalla
7706.d.290: Stamp: 'Dell abe. Luigi dalla Vecchia Vicentino'
Probably: Italian Abbot Pier Luigi Dalla-Vecchia of the Chiesa della Madonna delle misericordia in Vicenza, active 1857.
Velde, Jean François van de, 1743-1823
E*.12.68(D): Provenance: J. F. Vandervelde
Possibly: Jean Francois van der Velde, French scholar, librarian of the University of Leuven and bibliophile.
X.10.14: Provenance: J. F. Vandervelde
Venables, William
7706.d.179: Bookplate: William Venables; Franks 30309
Arms appear to be those of the Barons of Kinderton.
8706.d.82: Bookplate: William Venables; Franks 30309
Venn, John, 1759-1813
Cam.b.666.1: Bookplate: John Venn A.M., Clapham
Probably: Rev John Venn, Rector of Clapham and of Great Tey, one of the founders of the Church Missionary Society and a central figure of the Clapham Sect, matriculated Sidney College 1777.
Ver Heyden de Lancey, Cornelius, 1889-
Leigh.c.11.94-: Bookplate: C. Ver Heyden de Lancey, of the Middle Temple, Gray's Inn, 'Cornelius Ver heyden admitted to Middle Temple 6.5.1915'
Probably: Baron Cornelius Ver Heyden de Lancey, Dutch nobleman and polymath, who worked as a doctor, dentist, surgeon, barrister and art historian.
Leigh.d.11.127: Bookplate: C. Ver Heyden de Lancey, of the Middle Temple, Gray's Inn, 'Cornelius Ver heyden admitted to Middle Temple 6.5.1915'
Leigh.d.11.279-: Bookplate: C. Ver Heyden de Lancey, of the Middle Temple, Gray's Inn, 'Cornelius Ver heyden admitted to Middle Temple 6.5.1915'
Leigh.d.11.95: Bookplate: C. Ver Heyden de Lancey, of the Middle Temple, Gray's Inn, 'Cornelius Ver heyden admitted to Middle Temple 6.5.1915'
Leigh.d.5.10: Bookplate: C. Ver Heyden de Lancey, of the Middle Temple, Gray's Inn, 'Cornelius Ver heyden admitted to Middle Temple 6.5.1915'
Verdin, Joseph, Sir, 1838-1920
7560.d.162: Bookplate: Sir Joseph Verdin Bart.
Probably: Sir Joseph Verdin, 1st Baronet of Brocklehurst and Wimboldsley, later of Garnstone Castle, British salt industrialist and High Sheriff of Herefordshire.
Vernon, George Venables-Vernon, Baron , 1735-1813
F159.d.2.5: Bookplate: 'V W'; Motto: 'Vernon Semper Viret'; Franks 30335/6/7
Probably: George Venables-Vernon, 2nd Baron Vernon, MP for Lichfield and for Derby, to whom this plate is attributed.
Sel.5.167: Bookplate: 'V W'; Motto: 'Vernon Semper Viret'; Franks 30335/6/7
Versteeg , P. H.
Hunter.d.89.37: Bookplate: P. H. Versteeg & C. M. Solleveld
Probably: Dr P. H. Versteeg, psycho-analyst and treasurer of the Dutch Psycho-Analytic Association in 1937.
Versteeg-Solleveld, C. M.
Hunter.d.89.37:
Dr C. M. Versteed-Solleveld, psycho-analyst, wife of Dr P. H. Versteeg, active 1929-1952.
Vesey, Elizabeth Vesey, 1715?-1791
Hib.7.774.26: Bookplate: Mrs. Vesey, "Gretton sculp"
Probably: Elizabeth Vesey, Irish intellectual credited with fostering the Bluestockings.
Hib.7.774.27-: Bookplate: Elizabeth Vesey
Keynes.G.3.15: Bookplate: Elizabeth Vesey
Keynes.G.3.6: Bookplate: Elizabeth Vesey
Vesey, George
Keynes.S.3.27-28: Bookplate: Colonel Vesey
Probably: Colonel George Vesey of Lucan House, son of George Vesey, and nephew of Elizabeth Vesey (1715-1791), married Emily La Touche in 1790.
Veyssière, Jean-Paul
Leigh.c.13.1: Bookplate: Paul Veyssière
Probably: Jean-Paul Veyssière, French rare bookseller, proprietor of Librairie Veyssiere Sigma.
Vidampierre, Jean Joseph Antoine De Cardon, comte de
7560.d.138-: Bookplate: Bibliotheque de M. de Vidampierre
Probably: Jean Joseph Antoine de Cardon, Comte de Vidampierre et Vandeleville, military officer and Chamberlain to Stanislas, King of Poland, married Marguerite Floquet. Possibly: Another member of this noble family.
Vieillard, Jacques
Norton.d.11: Bookplate: Ex Libris Jacques Vieillard
Probably: Jcques Vieillard, noted Bordeaux bibliophile.
Vigers, Geoffrey L., active 1911
Uc.2.4917:
Villettes, Arthur, 1701-1776
Hib.7.756.1,2: Bookplate: 'Arthur Villettes Esq. His Majts. Minister to Switzerland'; Franks 30392
Probably: Arthur Villettes, British diplomat, Ambassador to Turin and later to Switzerland.
Vincent, Eric Reginald Pearce, 1894-
8740.d.82: Annotation: 'E R Vincent Corpus Christi College Cambridge'
Probably: Professor Eric Reginald Pearce Vincent, Chief Italian cryptanalyst at Bletchley Park, Serena Professor of Italian at Cambridge University, Fellow of Corpus Christi Cambridge, studied at Christ Church Oxford.
Vincentius, J.
Rel.d.51.1: Provenance: J. Vincentius
Vinck, Carl de, Baron, 1859-1931
7100.d.576: Bookplate: Baron Carl de Vinck
Probably: Baron Carl de Vinck de Deux Orp, Belgian minister and dipplomat, son of Baron Eugene de Vinck de Deux-Orps (1824-1889).
Vincke-Schule Dortmund
CCC.25.129: Bookplate: 'Vincke-Schule, Dortmund Burgholz Str. 120'
Vines, William, 1787-1848
Cam.d.595.3: Handwritten Bookplate: Wm. Vines, B[…] Hall & L[…] Hall, London 1836 [Appears to be written on headed paper with unknown armorial and motto: 'Vivit Post Funera Virtus']
Probably: Willian Vines, gentleman and Clerk to the Companies of Brewers and Leathersellers.
Virtue, F. (Francis), -1857
8000.c.131: Ticket: F. Virtue, Bookseller & Binder, 17 Broad Street, Bristol
Francis Virtue, active in the Bristol book trade from the 1820s.
Virtue, George Henry, -1866
8540.c.55: Bookplate: George Henry Virtue
Probably: George Henry Virtue Esq., Treasurer of the Royal Numismatic Society, partner in the publishing firm Hall and Virtue, eldest son of the publisher George Virtue (1794-1868).
Vivian, Ralph, 1845-1924
Cam.c.761.2: Bookplate: Ralph Vivian; Franks 30439
Possibly: Lieutenant-Colonel Ralph Vivian of the Scots Guards, son of George and Elizabeth Ann Vivien of Claverdon Manor.
Vogt von Altensumerau und Prasberg, Franz Johann von, 1611-1689
Acton.b.34.116: Armorial binding: von Alten-Sumeran und Prassberg; vellum - blind, 'Biblioth. Acad. Ingolstad. B.V.M. in Caesarea bookstamp Ad Bibl. Acad. Land. in circle'
Probably: Franz Johann von Vogt von Altensumerau und Prasberg, German Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Konstanz. Or: Another member of this noble family.
Voigt
Hib.8.735.9:
Voisin de La Popelinière
Y.1.32: Provenance: Voisin de La Popeliniere
The family Voisin de la Popelinière, which included Lancelot Voisin, sieur de la Popelinière (1541-1608)
Volksbücherei Oberbilk (Düsseldorf, Germany)
CCC.25.38: Stamp: Volksbücherei Oberbilk Eisenstr. 49 (and others in collection)
Probably: From the Public Library in the Oberbilk region of Düsseldorf, Germany.
CCC.25.39: Stamp: Volksbücherei Oberbilk Eisenstr. 49 (and others in collection)
Volksbücherei Oberbilk (Düsseldorf, Germany). Zweigstelle Wersten
CCC.25.141: Bookplate: Städtische Volksbüchereien Zweigstelle Wersten
Probably: From Dusseldorf-Wersten, an urban borough of Dusseldorf.
Volksbücherei Schageterstadt (Düsseldorf, Germany)
CCC.25.125: Bookplate: 'Volksbücherei Schlageterstadt. Ernst Schwartz Str. 12'
Volksschule der Reichshauptstadt Berlin, 8.. Rektor
CCC.25.514-: Stamp: 'Der Rektor der 8. Volksschule der Reichshauptstadt Berlin'
Volksschule der Stadt Malmedy
CCC.25.544-: Stamp: Volksschule der Stadt Malmedy, X. vol. 3
Volksschule Kirchhörde
CCC.25.644: Stamp: Dortmund-Kirchhörde, Städt Volksschule
Volksschule Thurner Str. (Cologne, Germany)
CCC.25.554-: Stamp: Köln-Dellbrück, 'X vol. 1, Volksschule Thurner Str. 23'
The Volksschule (now the Katholische Grundschule) in Dellbrück, a suburb of Cologne.
Volksschule, 10. (Spandau, Berlin, Germany)
CCC.25.477: Stamp: 'Eigentum der Reichshauptstadt Berlin, Verwaltungsbezirk Spandau 10. Volksschule'
Volksschule, 13. (Spandau, Berlin, Germany)
CCC.25.514-: Stamp: '13 Volksschule Berlin-Spandau'
Von Rehdigersche Stadtbibliothek Breslau
8706.b.38: Stamp: 'v. Rehdigersche Stadtbibliothek, Breslau.
Probably: The city library in Breslau, Silesia, named for Thomas Rehdiger (1540-1576); its collections now form part of the University Library of Wrocław.
Vromade, Jan Willem Six, Heer van, 1872-1936
CCD.13.19: Bookplate: J. W. Six
Probably: Jan Willem Six de Vromade, bibliophile and book collector.
Vyse, Richard, 1746-1825
7582.c.5: Bookplate: Richard Vyse
Probably: General Richard Vyse, Commander of the 1st Dragoon Guards, MP for Beverley.
Vyse, Richard William Howard, 1784-1853
7250.d.130: Bookplate: 'Virtus Mille Scuta'
Possibly: Richard William Howard Vyse, anthropologist, Egyptologist, soldier, MP for Beverley, son of General Richard Vyse. Possibly: Another member of this family.
7420.d.283: Bookplate: 'Virtus Mille Scuta'
7420.e.2: Bookplate: 'Virtus Mille Scuta'
7582.c.5: Bookplate: 'Virtus Mille Scuta'
7586.d.23: Bookplate: 'Virtus Mille Scuta'
7720.d.618: Bookplate: 'Virtus Mille Scuta'
7720.d.619-: Bookplate: 'Virtus Mille Scuta'
7720.d.621: Bookplate: 'Virtus Mille Scuta'
Hib.5.761.4: Bookplate: 'Virtus Mille Scuta'
Leigh.e.5.27: Bookplate: 'Virtus Mille Scuta'
S530.d.75.1: Bookplate: 'Virtus Mille Scuta'
7250.d.90: Bookplate: 'Virtus Mille Scuta'
Vyvyan, Richard, Sir, 1681-1724
Keynes.Q.1.25: Bookplate: Sir Richard Vyvyan Bart.
Probably: Sir Richard Vyvyan of Trelowarren, 3rd Baronet, MP for Mitchell and for Cornwall. Possibly: His grandson, Sir Richard Vyvyan 5th Baronet.
W. , active 1568
K*.12.10(D): Provenance: W. (cypher), 1568
W. & G. Foyle Ltd.
7474.e.1: Bookseller's ticket: Foyles, Charing Cross Rd, London WC2
Keynes.P.5.12: Ticket: W. & G. Foyle Ltd, 119-125 Charing Cross Rd, London, W.C.2.
W. Howell and Son
Syn.7.82.178: Ticket: Howell (W.) & Son, bookseller's ticket, 1 The Façade Villiers St., W.C.
W. I.
Syn.8.58.3: Provenance: W. I.
W. M.
Hib.7.647.1: Provenance: W. M. (monogram)
W. S.
Sel.3.213: Provenance: W. S.
W. Taylor's Circulating Library (Bath, England)
7100.d.1204: Bookplate: W. Taylor's Circulating Library, in Church-Street, Kingston-Buildings, Bath
Circulating library run by William Taylor from 1786/
Wadding, John
F.3.27: Provenance: John Wadding
Waddington, Thomas, -1815
Ely.c.200:
Ely.c.71-:
Waddon, Richard, active 18th century?
SSS.10.7: To the blank recto of the 'To the reader' leaf: "William Watts his book 1693"; "Samuel Sampson 1673"; Anne Browne (late seventeenth century); Richard Waddon (18th century?); Matthias Dampfer, with a bewigged portrait (18th century?); Charles Sampson; and the surname 'Witherwoods', 18th century.
Waddy, R. , jun.
7720.e.72: Bookplate: R. Waddy jun.
Wade, Anne
E.12.53: Provenance: Anne Wade
Wakefield, Gilbert, 1756-1801
10.16.8: Provenance: Gilbert Wakefield, 1797
Probably: Gilbert Wakefield, English scholar and controversialist, matriculated Jesus College Cambridge 1772.
L.11.7: Bookplate: Gilbert Wakefield B.A.
Walcott, I.
S395.d.78.1: Bookplate: I. Walcott; Franks 30534
Waldegrave, William Frederick Waldegrave, Earl, 1851-1930
Keynes.W.5.30: Bookplate: William Frederick Waldegrave, 9th Earl
Probably: William Frederick Waldegrave, 9th Earl Waldegrave, Captain of the Yeoman of the Guard, Chief Whip in the House of Lords, matriculated Trinity College Cambridge 1835.
Waldie, John, 1781-1862
7000.d.150-152: Bookplate: John Waldie, Hendersyde
Probably: John Waldie, administrator of Hendersyde Park at Kelso, Roxburghshire, studied at University of Edinburgh.
Leigh.d.11.29-: Bookplate: John Waldie
S721.d.74.8-: Bookplate: John Waldie, Hendersyde
Oates.439-440: Bookplate: John Waldie
Waldron, Laurence Ambrose, 1858-1923
Hib.7.787.54-: Bookplate: Lawrence A. Waldron, Dublin
Probably: Laurence Ambrose Waldron, Irish businessman and politician, MP for Dublin St Stephen's Green.
Keynes.G.1.2: Bookplate: Lawrence A. Waldron, Dublin
Waldstein, Charles, Sir, 1856-1927
7720.c.34-: Bookplate: Ex Libris Caroli Waldstein; Motto: 'Wachsthum und Stetickheit'
Probably: Sir Charles Waldstein (later Walston), archaeologist, lecturer in classical archaeology at Cambridge University, director of the Fitzwilliam Museum, director of the American School of Classical Studies.
8720.d.231: Bookplate: Sir C. Walston
Acton.c.51.278b: Bookplate: Sir C. Walston
Brett-Smith.851: Bookplate: Sir C. Walston
Walford, Cornelius, 1827-1885
S423.d.80.1: Bookplate: Cornelius Walford
Probably: Cornelius Walford, insurance inspector and agent, barrister of the Middle Temple, Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries, the Statistical Society, and the Royal Historical Society.
Walker, Andrew Barclay, Sir, 1824-1893
S484.a.81.2: Bookplate: Sir Andrew Barclay Walker
Probably: Sir Andrew Barclay Walker, Baronet of Gateacre, brewer and Lord Mayor of Liverpool.
Walker, Ann
7720.d.217: Annotation: 'The Gift of the Revd J Spearman to his sister Mrs Ann Walker of Birtley White House AD 1735'; Annotation: 'Ann Walker 1766'
Probably: Ann Walker of White House, Birtley, daughter of Philip Spearman, and sister of George and Jacques Spearman.
Walker, Colin, of Canterbury
Syn.1.81.1: Bookplate: Colin Walker, ex libris, Canterbury
Walker, J. W.
Leigh.d.11.62: Bookplate: J. W. Walker
Walker, Marion C.
Brett-Smith.64: Printed Label: Marion C. Walker Her Book
Brett-Smith.735: Printed Label: Marion C. Walker Her Book
Walker, Thomas, 1845-1871
Leigh.c.8.12: Bookplate: Thomas Walker, Eastwood
Possibly: Thomas Walker of Eastwood Hall, who married Eleanor Glew Bourne in 1865.
Walker, Thomas, active 1583
Q.2.12: Provenance: Tho. Walker, fl. 1583
Walker, William
3.33.72: Provenance: William Walker
Walker, William, 1570-1642
Peterborough.E.6.48: Provenance: William Walker, vicar of Chiswick; his motto "Will and walke aright"
See Pearson, David, "Provenance research in book history (1994), p. 38
Walker, George Townshend, Sir, 1764-1842
Keynes.P.7.18: Bookplate: "Nil desperandum" (bandaged lion with 'Orthes'; ostrich with flag, on which are words '50 Regt Vimiera')
Probably: General Sir George Townshend Walker, 1st Baronet, Colonel of the 50th Regiment of Foot.
Walker, John, active 16th century
Aa*.11.54(F): Provenance: Joh. Walker, 'Sic currite ut comprehendatis'
See Pearson, David, "Provenance research in book history (1994), p. 34
Walker , Thomas Alfred, 1862-1935
638.2.b.85.1: Bookplate: T. A. Walker LLD Litt D
Probably: Rev Thomas Alfred Walker, Dean, Bursar and Librarian of Peterhouse College Cambridge, Rector of Witnesham, FSA, matriculated Peterhouse 1882.
Wall, Ry. (Rychard?)
N.4.10: Provenance: Mors mihi Lucrum (Ry. Wall?).
Ry. Wall? See Pearson, David, "Provenance research in book history (1994), p. 32
Wall, Ry. (Rychard?), active early 17th century
O.10.43(2): Provenance: Ry. Wall, "Mors mihi Lucrum", p. 2 (wn)
See Pearson, David, "Provenance research in book history (1994), p. 32.
Wallason, (Bookseller)
7560.d.71: Ticket: Wallason, 31 New Bond St (bookseller's ticket)
Waller, Pickford
Leigh.d.12.37: Bookplate: Pickford Waller
Probably: Pickford Robert Waller, English designer and collector, an avid collector of Whistleriana.
Wallerstein, Oetting
Keynes.Q.2.1: Stamp: Oetting Wallerstein
Wallis, Alfred, 1833-
Keynes.T.2.9: Bookseller: Mr Alfred Wallis, Editor 22 Oct. 1881 of The Derby Mercury
Probably: Alfred Wallis, FRSL, FRHS, Editor of the Derby Mercury, active 1873-1909.
Wallis, Bernard
Keynes.T.3.36: Bookplate: Bernard Wallis; Motto: 'Fortis et Fidelis'
Modern Bookplate. Arms appear to be those of the Wallis family of Healing near Grimsby.
Wallis, R.
Brett-Smith.914: Stamp: Wallis
Brett-Smith.977: Stamp: R. Wallis
Walmsley, Joshua, 1791-1861
S727.e.82.10: Ticket: J. Walmsley, no. 29 Church St., Liverpool
Probably: Joshua Walmsley, bookseller, stationer and publisher of Liverpool.
Walpole, Horace
SSS.43.14: Provenance: Horace Walpole
Walpole, Horatio Walpole, Baron, 1678-1757
SSS.43.14: Bookplate: Horatio Walpole; Motto: 'Fari quae sentiat'; Franks 30740/1/2; Annotation: 'Horatio Walpole 1728'
Probably: Horatio Walpole, 1st Baron Walpole, MP for Lostwithiel, Castle Rising, Norwich, etc., British Ambassador to France, Secretary to the Treasury, matriculated King's College Cambridge 1700.
Walpole, Hugh, 1884-1941
CCB.18.2: Bookplate: Hugh Walpole
Probably: Sir Hugh Walpole, English novelist, studied at Emmanuel College Cambridge.
Syn.7.84.91: Bookplate: Hugh Walpole
Walpole, Robert, 1781-1856
Acton.d.25.36-: Bookplate: Robert Walpole of Lincoln's Inn; Franks 30753
Probably: Robert Walpole, classical scholar and clergyman, graduate of Trinity College and member of Lincoln's Inn.
Walpooll, Caesar
G.6.131: Provenance: Caesar Walpooll (=G*.13.38?)
Walsh, James, bookseller & stationer
Oates.202-207: Ticket: James Walsh, bookseller & stationer, 36 Glassford Street, Glasgow
Walsh, Lawrence
Hib.8.61.8: Provenance: Lawrence Walsh 1730
Walter, John Henry Fraser, approximately 1847-
S474.a.85.1: Bookplate: John Henry Fraser Walter
Probably: John Henry Fraser Walter of Hellesdon Lodge, paper mill owner, grandson of John Walter, founder of The Times, matriculated Merton College Oxford 1865.
Wandel, Gudrun, 1882-1976
CCD.12.61:
His wife Gudrun (née Bergh).
Wandel, Sigurd, 1875-1947
CCD.12.61: Bookplate: Sigurd & Gudrun Wandel
Probably: Sigurd Wandel, Danish painter and director of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.
Wanesford, Fras. (Francis?)
I*.6.37(F), item no. 2: Provenance: Fras. Wanesford, 'ex dono Ed. Hyndmer'
Wanstell
S488.d.83.1: Printed Label: Wanstell
Waple, Edward, 1659-1712
Keynes.Q.3.1: Bookplate: Edward Waple, '…Edwardi Waple S.T.B. Ecclesiae Sti. Sepulchri London Vicarii MDCCXI'
Probably: Rev Edward Waple, Archdeacon of Taunton and Canon of Winchester, Vicar of St Sepulchre's, matriculated St John's College Oxford 1663.
Keynes.R.1.2: Bookplate: Edward Waple, '…Edwardi Waple S.T.B. Ecclesiae Sti. Sepulchri London Vicarii MDCCXII'
Ward, Adolphus William, Sir, 1837-1924
Brett-Smith.1004: Bookplate: Adolphus William Ward, Kt, Litt.D., F.B.A., Master of Peterhouse
Sir Adolphus William Ward, English historian and man of letters, Master of Peterhouse 1900-1924, admitted at the Inner Temple 1860, matriculated Peterhouse 1855.
Ward, Albert
9474.c.300: Bookplate: Albert Ward; Artist: Edward J. Wheeler
Ward, Bernard, Viscount, 1719-1781
Keynes.P.4.12: Bookplate: Bangor. Motto: 'Sub Cruce Salus'.
Bookplate and motto attributed to Viscount Bangor of Castle Ward. Possibly: Lord Bernard Ward, 1st Viscount Bangor.
Ward, James
S413.c.72.1: Bookplate: James Ward
Possibly: James Ward, antiquarian and local historian, owned a shoe shop on South Parade, Nottingham, librarian for the Thoroton Society and author of 'The History of Friar Lane Baptist Church', donated his collection to Bromley House Library in 1914.
Ward, John
7743.d.118: Bookplate: John Ward; Franks 30853 [?]
Ward, John, 1670-1749
S540.d.71.9: Bookplate: John Ward Esq., of Capesthorne in the county of Cheshire, of the Inner Temple, 1704
Probably: John Ward III, of Capesthorne, QC and barrister of the Inner Temple, MP for Newton and for Thetford, matriculated Christ Church Oxford 1684.
S721.d.71.12: Bookplate: John Ward; Franks 30853 [?]
Ward, Marcus
F165.a.4.2: Bookplate: Marcus Ward, bookbinder & stationer, Corn Market, Belfast
Probably: Marcus Ward, of the firm Marcus Ward & Co., paper manufacturer and later a fine printer, bookbinder, and stationer in Blefast, active 1800-1840.
Ward, Robert, 1754-1831
Hib.7.785.47: Bookplate: Hon. Robert Ward, Bangor
Probably: Hon. Robert Ward of Bangor, Member of Irish Parliament for Wicklow Borough, Killyleagh, and for Bangor, MP for Co. Down.
Hib.7.785.50: Bookplate: Hon. Robert Ward, Bangor
Warde, St Andrew, approximately 1745-1793
7400.e.14-: Bookplate: S[?] Andrew Ward, Hooton Pagnell
Probably: St Andrew Warde of Hooton Pagnell House, who married Mary-Anne Cooke. Or: His son, St Andrew Warde (1781-1879), also of Hooton Pagnell, Deputy Lieutenant and Justice of the Peace for West Riding, matriculated Jesus College Cambridge 1799.
Warde, Ed. (Edward?), active 17th century
N.3.4: Front fly leaf inscribed: "Ed Warde pret 5s", seventeenth century.
Warfield, Rychardus
Aa*.8.2-3(B): Provenance: Rychardus Warfield
Waring, Thomas, 1828-1898
Hib.7.776.17: Bookplate: Thomas Waring; Motto: 'Nec Vi Nec Astuta'
Probably: Thomas Waring of Waringstown, MP for North Down, Honorary Colonel of the 5th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles.
Waring, W.
S100.d.80.13: Bookplate: W. Waring
Waringe, Thomas, active 17th century
N.6.13: Inscribed on front free end paper: "Thomas Waringe His Booke", seventeenth century.
Warneford, Joh. ((John?))
Adams.4.57.5: Provenance: Joh. Warneford
Warneford, Francis, 1761-1835
White.a.6: Bookplate: Fras. Warneford
Probably: Francis Warneford, of Warneford Place, Lieutenant-Colonel of the Wiltshire Militia, married Elizabeth Flower in 1789.
Warner, Sylvia Townsend, 1893-1978
S727.b.93.5: Provenance: Sylvia Townsend Warner, fl. 1930
Warner, Thomas Courtenay Theydon, Sir, 1857-1934
7440.c.23: Bookplate: Thomas Courtenay Theydon Warner
Probably: Colonel Sir Thomas Courtenay Theydon Warner, 1st Baronet of Brettenham Park, MP for North Somerset and for Lichfield.
Warre, John Ashley, 1787-1860
8586.c.41: Bookplate: John Ashley Warre
Probably: John Ashley Warre, of West Newton Manor, MP for Lostwithiel, Taunton, Hastings, and Ripon, FRS, matriculated Christ Church Oxford 1804.
Warre, John Henry, 1750-1801
L496.d.15.2: Bookplate: John Henry Warre
Possibly: John Henry Warre, of Queens Square, London, who married Braithwaite Ashley, father of John Ashley Warre. Possibly: John Henry Warre (1825-1894), eldest son of John Ashley Warre (1787-1860).
Warren, John, B.A., LL.B.
7474.c.5: Bookplate: John Warren B.A. LL.B.; Motto: 'Tenebo'
Arms appear to be those of the Warren family of Poynton, Cheshire.
Warren, Virginia
S576.c.93.2: Printed label: Virginia Warren
Warren, William, 1773-1846
7340.d.45: Printed Label: William Warren Sen., Bristol
Possibly: William Warren, iron and tobacco merchant, business partner of Isaac Leonard, married Jane Richards, father of Willam Richards Warre.
Warrick, Phil. (Philip?)
30.14.5: Provenance: Phil. Warrick
Warwick, Phil. (Philip?), active 17th century
Sel.2.28: Armorial binding: England Royal Arms, calf - gold; Royal Library bookplate; ownership mark 'Phil: Warwick'
Probably: Charles II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland.
Warwick Castle (Warwick, England)., Shakespeare Library
7720.d.707: Bookplate: Warwick Castle Shakespeare Library
Probably: From the Shakespearean collection built up by James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps between 1852 and 1870 for Warwick Castle, which was subsequently sold to Henry Clay Folger.
Brett-Smith.928: Bookplate: Warwick Castle Shakespeare Library
Warwick Ladies' Bible Association
Cam.b.838.5: Stamp: Warwick Ladies Bible Association
Warwickshire Auxiliary Bible Society
Cam.b.838.5: Stamp: Warwickshire Auxiliary Bible Society
Derivatives of the British and Foreign Bible Society, formed ca. 1821.
Wastell, Fern (Fernandus?)
G.8.35: Provenance: Fern. Wastell
Wastell, Simon, -1632
G.6.79: Provenance: Simon Wastell, Queens' Coll. Oxford
Probably: Rev Simon Wastell (or Wasthyll), Master of the free school at Northampton and vicar of Daventry, matriculated Queens' College Oxford approximately 1580.
Waterford, George de la Poer Beresford, 1735-1800
Syn.7.61.285: Bookplate: Anonymous Armorial with Marquess's Coronet, Crests of Beresford and De la Poer families
Probably: George De la Poer Beresford, 1st Marquess of Waterford, Member of Irish Parliament for Waterford County and for Coleraine.
Wathen, Anne, 1739-1803
Williams.639: Annotation: Anne Wathen
Possibly: Anne Wathen, second wife of Joseph Wathen (1726-1786).
Wathen, Joseph, 1726-1786
Williams.639: Bookplate: Joseph Wathen
Possibly: Joseph Wathen, clothier and mill-owner in Gloucestershire.
Watigny, de
7000.d.176: Printed Label: ( ) de Watigny (small slip pasted on title page)
Watmer, Mr.
E.12.40: Provenance: 'To Mr. Watmer'
Wats, G.
L.12.18: Provenance: G. Wats, 'Ruit Hora'
Watson, Christopher, active 1568
Dd*.5.31(G): Provenance: Christopher Watson, 1568 July 26, "Tuo te pede met[ter?]e"
Watson, Frederick Elwin, 1810-1898
S474.c.81.2-: Bookplate: Frederick Elwin Watson
Probably: Frederick Elwin Watson Esq., of Thickthorne House, Cringleford, solicitor and Mayor of Norwich.
Watson, Jo. (John?), (of Darlington)
7350.c.6: Bookplate: Jo. Watson Darlington
Watson, John , active 1599
G.14.66: Provenance: John Watson, 1599
Watson, Joseph
Hh.25.55: Bookplate: Joseph Watson; Arms: Watson impaling Burges; Franks 31085
Watson, Richard, 1737-1816
7440.d.116: Bookplate: Calgarth Park
Probably: Richard Watson, Bishop of Llandaff, matriculated Trinity College 1755.
Cam.c.741.3: Bookplate: Calgarth Park
Cam.d.781.1-: Bookplate: Calgarth Park
Cam.e.787.1: Bookplate: Calgarth Park
Watson, S. F.
7760.b.17: Bookplate: S. F. Watson
Probably: S. F. Watson, Ipswich-based printer and historian of print, director of the firm Messrs W. S. Cowell, Ltd., book collector, known for his collection relating to anastatic printing, retired 1974.
Watt, Hansard, 1877-1960
7720.d.208-: Bookplate: Hansard Watt
Probably: (John) Hansard (Strahan) Watt, literary agent and son of the renowned literary agent Alexander Pollock Watt (1834-1914).
Watt, John C.
Norton.a.35: Printed Label: John C. Watt
Watts, Hugh, active 18th century
SSS.10.7: To gg6r the name 'Mr Hugh Watts' in an 18th-century hand, and the name, cropped, 'E. W. Ho[???]'
Watts, Nicholas, active 18th century
SSS.10.7: On Cc2v (blank) the name 'Nicholai Watts' in an 18th-century hand.
Watts, William, active 1693
SSS.10.7: To the blank recto of the 'To the reader' leaf: "William Watts his book 1693"; "Samuel Sampson 1673"; Anne Browne (late seventeenth century); Richard Waddon (18th century?); Matthias Dampfer, with a bewigged portrait (18th century?); Charles Sampson; and the surname 'Witherwoods', 18th century.
Wavertree, William Hall Walker, Baron, 1856-1933
S484.a.81.2-: Bookplate: William Hall Wavertree, Baron
Probably: William Hall Walker, 1st Baron Wavertree, British businessman, art collector and racehorse breeder, MP for Widnes.
Way, G. L. (Gregory Lewis), -1799
SSS.28.6: Bookplate: Gregorius Ludovicus Way
Probably: Gregory Lewis Way of Spencer Farm, barrister, translator, and poet.
Wayland, H.
Syn.7.60.2: Provenance: H. Wayland
Ways, E.
F.14.8: Provenance: E. Ways
Weaver, F. W. (Frederic William), 1853-1933
8000.d.1576: Inscribed in red ink: "Bought at Dr Macray's sale in Oxford June 1921 F.W.W."
Perhaps: F.W. Weaver, antiquarian and author of works on Somerset religious houses.
Webb, Daniel-James, 1780-1850
Hib.5.791.32: Bookplate: D. I. Webb, Woodville Lodge
Probably: Daniel-James Webb Esq. of Maidstown and Woodville Lodge, Justice of the Peace for Co. Tipperary and for Co. Limerick, married Anne-Wilhelmina Stanley in 1812.
Webb, Nathaniel, approximately 1726-1786
Oates.178: Bookplate: N. Webb Esq., 24 Portland Place; Franks 31176
Probably: Nathaniel Webb, of Savile Row and Montserrat, MP for Taunton 1768-1780.
Webb, Philip Carteret, 1700-1770
Bassingbourn.105: Bookplate: Phillip Carteret Webb
Probably: Philip Carteret Webb, English barrister of Lincoln's Inn and antiquarian, FSA.
Syn.3.68.10: Bookplate: Phillip Carteret Webb
Webb, R. W.
Williams.551: Printed Label: R. W. Webb
Webb, Robert W.
Leigh.d.11.128-: Bookplate: Robert W. Webb; Franks 31179; Arms: Webb quartering Smith
S721.d.80.95-96: Bookplate: Robert W. Webb; Franks 31179; Arms: Webb quartering Smith
White.c.161: Bookplate: Robert W. Webb; Franks 31179; Arms: Webb quartering Smith
Webb, Samuel
H*.6.47(E): Provenance: Samuel Webb
Webb, William T.
Oates.287: Stamp: William T. Webb; Binding: WTW; Annotation: 'William Webb rebound 1893'
Webber, James, 1795-1828
8706.c.109: Bookplate: James Webber B.D.; Franks 31189
Probably: Rev James Webber, Chaplain to Lord Robert Fitzgerald, Chaplain to the House of Commons, Rector of St Margaret's Westminster, matriculated Christ Church Oxford 1789.
Webb-Peploe, John Birch, 1801-1869
7720.d.305: Bookplate: John Peploe Birch
Possibly: Rev. John Birch Peploe of Garnstone, born John Birch Webb.
Webster, Baron Dickinson, 1818-1860
7690.e.1: Bookplate: Baron Dickinson Webster
Probably: Baron Dickinson Webster, manufacturer of the first Atlantic cable, Justice of the Peace and a Freemason.
Webster, W. F.
S530.d.70.1: Stamp: W. F. Webster
Webster, John
Dd*.3.43(E), item no. 1: Provenance: John Webster
Weigel, T. D.
Acton.d.5.171: Ticket: T. D. Weigel, Leipzig (bookseller's ticket)
Weir, John Lowe, 1912-1994
7720.e.120: Label: Ex libris J. L. Weir
7743.e.68: Label: Ex libris J. L. Weir
850.c.470: Label: Ex libris J. L. Weir
Keynes.P.5.22: Label: Ex libris J. L. Weir
8000.e.23: Label: Ex libris J. L. Weir
S700.d.80.1: Bookplate: Ex Libris J. L. Weir
Probably: John Lowe Weir, Librarian at the Baillie's Institution in Glasgow, and Keepr of Manuscripts at Glasgow University Library.
Welch, Mrs., active 1857
Oates.127-128: Annotation: 'Gift to Mrs Welch from John Rutherford (Trieste) this 20 August 1857, born in Glasgow in the year of our Lord 1811 - 29th July.'
Weld, Thomas, 1750-1810
Keynes.R.7.6: Bookplate: Thomas Weld Esq., Lulworth Castle
Probably: Thomas Weld Esq. of Lulworth Castle, founder of the Catholic College at Stoneyhurst. Possibly: His son Cardinal Thomas Weld (1773-1837).
Welford, Richard, 1836-1919
7250.c.112: Bookplate: Richard Welford
Probably: Richard Welford, journalist, historian and antiquarian of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Wellcome Historical Medical Library
7300.d.328: Stamp: Wellcome Historical Medical Library (and 'Withdrawn' stamp)
Welles
Kk.4.23: Provenance: ( ) Welles (MS)
Wells, M. H. , active 1917
S727.d.91.29: Bookplate: M. H. Wells, 'Intellectu et innocentia'; Annotation: 'MHW March 1917'
Went, A. E. J. (Arthur Edward James), 1910-
Syn.7.83.77: Stamp: A. E. J. Went
Probably: Arthur Edward James Went, zoologist and consultant specialising in fisheries, founder and President of the Irish Institute of Biology.
Wentworth, Godfrey Wentworth
Keynes.E.2.24: Bookplate: G. W. Wentworth
Probably: Godfrey Wentworth Wentworth (1773-1834) of Wooley Park, MP for Tregony, Captain of the Staincross Yeomanry, matriculated Trinity College Cambridge 1791.
Wentworth, John
J.9.55: Provenance: John Wentworth (wn)
Wessner, Paul, 1870-1833
S706.d.80.2: Stamp: Paul Wessner, Jena
Probably: Paul Wessner, German classical philologist, editor for the Terence and Juvenal Societies.
Wessobrunn (Monastery)
Norton.a.20: Bookplate: Wessobrunn Monastery, 'Wessofontani proba sum possessio claustri'
Probably: From the Benedictine monastery Kloster Wessobrunn near Weilheim in Bavaria, Germany.
West, Henricus
Syn.4.51.1: Provenance: Henricus West
West, Stephen
C.6.21: Provenance: Stephen West, probably the Rector of Barcombe, motto "Disce ut doceas".
See Pearson, David, "Provenance research in book history (1994), p. 29.
Westby, William, 1702-1757
Hib.7.740.18-: Bookplate: William Westby Esq.; Motto: 'Nec Volenti Nec Volanti'
Possibly: William Westby of High Park, Sheriff of Co. Wicklow. Possibly: His grandson, William Westby (1753-1835) of Thornhill, who married Mary Fletcher in 1781. Possibly: Another member of this extended family.
Keynes.Q.1.29: Bookplate: William Westby Esq.; Motto: 'Nec Volenti Nec Volanti'
Westby, Ric. (Richard?)
S*.3.27(C): Provenance: Ric & Titus Westby
Westby, Titus
S*.3.27(C):
Westerholt (Westphalia, Germany)
CCC.25.10: Bookplate: 'Stadt Westerholt Westfalen'
Probably: From Westerholt, now part of the town of Herten in Westphalia (or Westfalen), Germany.
Westley, Robert Hall
7586.c.17-: Bookplate: R. H. Westley, Strand (bookseller's sticker)
Probably: Robert Hall Westley, bookseller and stationer trading in London between 1790 and 1810.
7586.c.5-: Bookplate: R. H. Westley, Strand (bookseller's sticker)
Westleys & Clark
S533.d.84.1: Ticket: Westleys & Clark, London, ticket, 'bound by'
Probably: Westleys & Clark, London-based bookbinders trading under this name between 1842 and 1848, later as J & F Westley, and then as Westleys & Co.
Westmacott, Percy Graham Buchanan, 1830-1917
Hib.7.727.21: Bookplate: Percy G B Westmacott; Franks 31376
Probably: Percy Graham Buchanan Westmacot, British mechanical engineer, Managing Director of Sir W. G. Armstrong & Co.
Westminster School (London, England). Scott Library
Leigh.c.11.136: Stamp: Westminster, St Peter's College, Scott Library (embossed stamp on title page)
Probably: Westminster School, formally known as St Peter's College.
Westropp, Tho. (Thomas?)
U*.7.33(F): Provenance: Tho. Westropp
Westropp, Thomas Johnson
Hib.4.913.1: Bookplate: Thomas Johnson Westropp, '81…24708'
Probably: Thomas Johnson Westrop, Irish antiquarian, folklorist and archaeologist.
Westwood , Thomas
7440.d.82: Bookplate: Thomas Westwood
Wetenhall, Edward, 1636-1713
Hib.7.678.12: Provenance: E. Wetenhall, Bp.
Probably: Edward Wetenhall, Bishop of Cork and Ross, matriculated Trinity Cambridge 1658.
Wethersfield (England). Vicar's Library
7720.c.21-: Bookplate: Wethersfield Vicar's Library, Wethersfield, Essex
7720.d.108-: Bookplate: Wethersfield Vicar's Library, Wethersfield, Essex
Wetton, Robert
S727.d.73.12: Bookplate: Wetton, Bookseller…Chertsey
Robert Wetton, bookseller of Chertsey in the first half of the nineteenth century.
Wexford Franciscan Convent
7300.d.261: Stamp: Wexford Franciscan Convent
Weyer, Sylvain van de, 1802-1874
7200.d.18: Bookplate: Sylvain Van de Weyer
Probably: (Jean-)Sylvain Van de Weyer, Belgian Prime Minister and later Vice-President of the London Library in St James' Square.
S721.d.73.17: Bookplate: Sylvain Van de Weyer
Whaley, William
Hib.5.787.21-: Bookplate: Willm Whaley Esq.
Whalley, James, 1748-1805
7350.d.24: Bookplate: James Whalley of the Middle Temple
Possibly: Sir James Whalley-Smythe-Gardiner (née Whalley), baronet of Roche Court, barrister of the Middle Temple, mayriculated Magdalen College Oxford 1764. Possibly: Another member of this amily.
7350.d.25: Bookplate: James Whalley of the Middle Temple
Whalley, Peter
Syn.7.59.21: Provenance: Peter Whalley
Wharton, Edmund
Syn.8.61.110: Provenance: Edmund Wharton
Wharton, Henry
Syn.8.61.110: Provenance: Henry Wharton, 1680
Wharton, Thomas
Syn.7.80.204: Bookplate: Thomas Wharton
Arms appear to be those of the Dukes/Barons of Wharton.
Whatman, James, 1813-1887
7540.d.113: Bookplate: James Whatman
Probably: James Whatman, FRS, FSA, director of the South Eastern Railway, MP for Maidstone and for West Kent, matriculated Christ Church Oxford 1831.
7760.d.52: Bookplate: James Whatman
S450.b.79.1: Bookplate: James Whatman
S560.d.82.70: Bookplate: James Whatman
Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin), 1838-1917
Brett-Smith.858: Bookplate: Bibliotheca Pepysiana Secunda HBW, 1904
Henry Benjamin Wheatley, writer, editor and indexer, with his brother founded the Library Association (now known as CILIP).
Cam.d.640.3: Bookplate: Bibliotheca Pepysiana Secunda HBW, 1904
Wheelocke, Abraham, 1593-1653
M*.10.12(D): Provenance: Abraham Wheelock, ex dono
Abraham Wheelocke, professor of Arabic, Librarian from 1629.
Whelan, J. H. , Revd.
7240.d.9-: Stamp: Revd. J. H. Whelan
Whibley, Charles, 1859-1930
7735.b.20: Bookplate: [Charles Whibley] 'Sum Caroli Whibley'
Probably: Charles Whibley, English literary journalist and author, Paris correspondent of the Pall Mall Gazette, matriculated Jesus College Cambridge 1879.
Cam.d.585.1: Bookplate: [Charles Whibley] 'Sum Caroli Whibley'
Cam.e.646.6: Bookplate: [Charles Whibley] 'Sum Caroli Whibley'
F155.d.1.2: Bookplate: [Charles Whibley] 'Sum Caroli Whibley'
Keynes.G.2.9: Bookplate: [Charles Whibley] 'Sum Caroli Whibley'
Keynes.R.2.26: Bookplate: [Charles Whibley] 'Sum Caroli Whibley'
Leigh.c.5.7: Bookplate: [Charles Whibley] 'S. C. W.'
S727.d.75.58: Bookplate: Charles Whibley
Syn.7.57.96: Bookplate: Charles Whibley
Syn.7.62.178: Bookplate: [Charles Whibley] 'Sum Caroli Whibley'
Whight, George
Dd*.3.39(E), item no. 5: Provenance: George Whight
Whinigan, H.
7720.d.1495: Bookplate: H. Whinigan [??]
Whipple, Robert S., 1871-1953
CCE.18.9: Bookplate: Whipple Collection
Probably: Robert Whipple (1871-1953), Managing Director of the Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company, collector of scientific instruments, whose collection formed the nucleus of the Whipple Museum of the History of Science.
Whitaker, Jeffery, 1703-1775
Syn.8.68.53: Annotation: 'Joffory Whitaker his book October 10 1721' [?]
Possibly: Jeffery Whitaker, Master of Bartton School 1739-1741, his diaries of this time are published by the Wiltshire Record Society.
Whitburn, Charles Joseph Sofer, 1835-1911
S718.c.76.1: Bookplate: C. J. Sofer Whitburn
Probably: Charles Joseph Sofer Whitburn, banker and senior partner in the firm Messrs. Reeves, Whitburn & Co., known as a rags to riches tale of corporate success.
Whitby, John, 1774-1806
7720.c.101: Bookplate: J. W.; Arms: Whitby
Possibly: Captain John Whitby, England's youngest ever naval captain, of Cresswell Hall, Staffordshire.
Whitcombe, Samuel
Acton.d.48.379: Bookplate: Saml. Whitcombe; Franks 31506
White, Daniel Appleton, 1776-1861
7720.d.1367:
Probably: Daniel Appleton White, Massachusetts lawyer, legislator and judge.
Keynes.P.6.29: Bookplate: Essex Institute, presented by Daniel A. White
White, Edward, active 1738
White.d.150: Annotation: 'Edward White his book 1737/8'
White, Elizabeth Wade, 1906-1994
S438.c.93.11: Bookplate: Ex libris Elizabeth Wade White
Probably: Elizabeth Wade White, American heiress and author, self taught scholar, poet and activist.
White, Henry, 1761-1836
Syn.1.66.1: Provenance: Henry White, Close Lichfield, Sunday August 14th 1808
Probably: Rev Henry White, Sacrist and Priest-Vicar of Lichfield, matriculated Christ's College Cambridge 1780.
White, Henry Alfred, (of Leatherhead)
F160.e.6.5: Stamp: Henry Alfred White, The Knoll, Letherhead, Surrey
White, Henry Kirke
Syn.6.54.12: Provenance: Henry Kirke White
White, J. Crown
Hib.7.845.10: Stamp: J. Crown White (stamp on cover)
White, John, 1688-1758
Keynes.T.6.3: Bookplate: Initials 'JCCW' with crest; Motto: 'Plus Vigila'
Possibly: John White of Selborne, Barrister, father of Thomas White of Clement's Hall, Essex, to whom these arms are attributed. Possibly: Another member of this family.
White, Richard Grant, 1821-1885
Lib.6.81.45: Bookplate: Richard Grant White
Probably: Richard Grant White, literary and musical critic, Shakespearean scholar, journalist and lawyer.
White, Richard Samuel, 1818-1916
Acton.e.48.80: Stamp: Richard Samuel White (stamp on binding)
Probably: Richard Samuel White, solicitor of Lincoln's Inn, matriculated Trinity College Cambridge 1835.
White, Thomas, 1667-1732
White.d.1: Bookplate: White * Wallingwells
Possibly: Thomas White of Wallingwells, MP for East Retford, Clerk of the Ordnance, matriculated Christ's College 1686. Possibly: Another member of this family.
White, Thomas, 1764-1838
Yorke.d.21: Bookplate: Thomas White Lichfield Close
Probably: Thomas White, of The Close, Lichfield, who married Mary Remington in 1795. Possibly: His father, Rev Thomas White, Prebendary of Lichfield, matriculated Merton College Oxford 1729, studied at St John's College Cambridge.
White, Thomas Jeston, 1857-
7720.b.172: Bookplate: Thomas Jeston White
Probably: Thomas Jeston White, bookplate collector and a member of the Ex Libris Society.
White, W., active 1768
SSS.23.26: Provenance: W. White, 1768
White, William
S240.d.74.3: Bookplate: Willm White Esq.; Motto: 'Confidence in God'; Franks 31576
White, Mary
7720.b.3: Annotation: Mary White
Whiteford, S. T. (Sydney T.)
7000.c.47: Bookplate: S. T. Whiteford 1892
Probably: Sydney T. Whiteford, author of a number of guides to painting.
Whitfeld, active 1627
M*.8.13(B): Provenance: Whitfeld, 1627
Whitfield, John, -1766
Syn.7.55.8: Bookplate: John Whitfield, surgeon
Possibly: John Whitfield, surgeon of Shrewsbury in Shropshire.
Whiting, John, active 1691
U*.6.71(E): Provenance: John Whiting, 1691
Whitlock, William
H.6.31: Provenance: William Whitlock
Whitmore
G.13.22, item no. 7: Provenance: Whitmore
Whitney, Geoffrey
SSS.18.24: Provenance: Galfridus Whitneus (Geoffrey Whitney)
Syn.8.53.51: Provenance: Galfridus Whytney
Whitridge, J. F.
Hib.8.846.8: Bookplate: Whitridge Library Carlisle
Probably: J.F. Whitridge, Carlisle based bookseller and printer, active 1847-1855.
Whittier, Harriet E.
9400.c.1143: Bookplate: Harriet E. Whittier
Possibly: Harriet E. Whittier of Milton Hall, Massachusetts.
Whitton, Rob. (Robert?)
Syn.8.54.2: Provenance: Rob. Whitton
Whitton, Robt. (Robert), active 1688
Syn.7.65.97: Inscribed "Robt: Whitton 1688" on front free end paper, with a list of contents probably in the same hand.
Whittuck, Joseph
Keynes.S.2.37: Bookplate: Joseph Whittuck; Franks 31659
Possibly: Joseph Whittuck, Cooper of Bristol. Possibly: Joseph Whittuck (1813-) of Hanham Hall.
Whorwood, Thomas, -1747
CCD.3.12: Bookplate: Thomas Whorwood Esq., of Denton Court in ye County of Kent
Probably: Thomas Whorwood of Denton Court, Captain in the Royal Navy, son of Worley Whorwood Esq.
Whyple, Tho. , active 1562
Sel.3.218: Provenance: Tho. Whyple, 1562
Whyte, Jo. (John?)
Bb*.6.38: Provenance: Jo. Whyte, 'Si non hodie, quando'(?)
D*.6.29(E): Provenance: Jo. Whyte, 'Si non hodie, quando'(?)
Tb.52.58: Provenance: Jo. Whyte, 'Si non hodie, quando'(?)
Wiale, James, (of Dublin), active 1828
Hib.5.759.1: Annotation: James Wiale, Dublin 1828.
Wickenden
7540.c.46: Bookplate: Wickenden
Wickers, Jno. (John?), active 1795?
K.6.49: Verso of portrait inscribed "Jno Wickers [?] 7ber 18: 95" in an eighteenth-century hand.
Wickham, William
Hib.5.798.37: Bookplate: William Wickham
Wicklow, William Howard, Earl of, 1788-1869
8000.d.20: Bookplate: Clonmore, with Baron's coronet and Howard family motto: 'Inservi Deo et Laetare'
Probably: William Howard, 4th Earl of Wicklow, styled 'Lord Clonmore' 1815-1818.
Wicklow, William Howard, Earl of, 1761-1818
Hib.5.779.18: Bookplate: Hon. William Forward
Probably: William Howard, 3rd Earl of Wicklow, known as William Forward from 1780-1815, Member of Irish Parliament for St Johnstown, Member of the Privy Council of Ireland.
Hib.5.812.47-: Bookplate: Earl of Wicklow; Arms: Howard impaling Hamilton
Probably: William Howard, 4th Earl of Wicklow, Irish Representative Peer in the House of Lords, married Lady Cecil Frances Hamilton in 1816.
S620.c.81.1: Bookplate: Clonmore
Widdicombe, A. C. E.
Ely.a.7: Card: Revd. A. C. E. Widdicombe, Church of St James, Church Fields, Audlem, Nr Nantwich, Cheshire (visiting card)
Widdowes, G. (Giles), active 1669-1675
J.12.29: Bookplate: Giles Widdowes, bookseller at the Green Dragon in St Pauls Church-Yard (advertisement pasted at end)
Widdrington, D.
7000.d.2119: Printed book label: D. Widdrington.
Wiener Handelsakademie. Bibliothek
CCC.25.4: Bookplate: 'Bibliothek der Wiener-Handels Akademie' (and stamp) (and elsewhere in the collection)
Wigan, John Alfred, 1787-1869
Leigh.c.11.149: Bookplate: J. Alfred Wigan
Probably: John Alfred Wigan, of Clare House, Kent, Justice of the Peace for East Malling, married Elizabeth Pratt in 1815.
Wigan (England)., Free Public Library
6000.b.6: Bookplate: Wigan Free Public Library
8000.c.83: Stamp: Wigan Free Public Library
Wightman, Gilbert
N*.3.10(B): Provenance: Gilbert Wightman
Syn.8.58.71: Provenance: Gilbert Wightman
Wigton School
Leigh.d.5.782: Bookplate: Wigton Friend's School
Probably: Wigton School, opened in 1815 by the Society of Quakers for Cumberland and Northumberland,
Wilberforce, Octavia, 1888-1963
Leigh.c.8.16-: Bookplate: Wilberforce Library, Backsettown
Probably: From the library of Dr Octavia Margaret Wilberforce, physician and correspondent of Virginia Woolf, whose library came into the possession of the Backsettown Trust after her death.
Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833
7180.c.15: Bookplate: William Wilberforce
Probably: William Wilberforce, politician, philanthropist and abolitionist campaigner, MP for Hull, Yorkshire, and for Bramber, matriculated St John's College Cambridge 1776.
Wilberforce-Bell, H. (Harold), 1885-1956
7607.d.1: Bookplate: Harold Wilberforce-Bell
Probably: Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Harold Wilberforce, politician in the Indian Political Service.
Wilbraham, George, 1779-1852
7760.b.15-: Bookplate: George Wilbraham; Franks 31733
Probably: George Wilbraham of Delamere House, MP for Stockbridge and for Cheshire, married Lady Anne Fortescue in 1814, matriculated Trinity College Cambridge 1796.
Syn.7.53.13: Bookplate: George Wilbraham; Franks 31733
Syn.8.59.140: Bookplate: George Wilbraham; Franks 31733
Wilbraham, George Fortescue, 1815-1885
Norton.e.19: Bookplate: George Fortescue Wilbraham
Probably: George Fortescue Wilbraham, of Delamere House, barrister of the Inner Temple, High Sheriff of Cheshire, matriculed Trinity College Cambridge 1834.
Wilbraham, Sibylla, -1868
S721.e.82.32: Bookplate: Sibylla Wilbraham
Probably: Sibylla Silbraham (née Egerton), of Rode Hall, who married Randle Wilbraham in 1808.
Leigh.d.11.314-320(1): Bookplate: George Wilbraham; Franks 31733
Wilbraham , Hugh
S.10.61: Provenance: Hugh Wilbraham
Wilder, Henry, active 1777
Leigh.b.6.20: Stamp: "Virtute moenia cedant " (binding stamp); Arms and Motto of Wilder family
Possibly: Rev Dr Henry Wilder, of Purley Hall, Berkshire, Rector of Sulham.
Wilder, John, active 1838
Leigh.b.6.20: Stamp as above and Annotation: 'With J Wilder's kind regards and best wishes, July 23 1831'
Probably: Rev John Wilder of Purley Hall, Berkshire.
Wildes, Mary, ioliot 8
Syn.7.64.104: Annotation: 'Mary Wildes Har [sic] Book March 8th 1714'
Wilds, William, -1854
7510.c.17: Provenance: William Wilds.
Probably: Rev William Wilds, Catholic Chaplain of the Bavarian Chapel in Golden Square, resided with Rev J. Jones at 10 Upper John Street, Golden Square, London.
Norton.d.25: Provenance: William Wilds.
S516.d.70.1: Provenance: William Wilds.
Wilhelm Raabe Schule Hannover. Direktor
CCC.25.349: Stamp: 'Der Direktor der Wilhelm-Raabe-Schule städtische Oberschule für Mädchen, Hannover'
Probably: From the Wilhelm Raabe Schule in Hannover, named as such in 1937 under the director-ship of Dr Hans Roeder.
Wilhelmsgymnasium Kassel. Lehrerbibliothek
7706.d.282: Stamp: 'Lehrerbibliothek des Wilhelmsgymnasium zu Cassel'
Wilkinson, Cyril Hackett, 1888-1960
Brett-Smith.1022: Bookplate: C. H. Wilkinson; Artist: Henry John Fanshawe Badeley 1938
Probably: Cyril Hackett Wilkinson, literary scholar, Fellow of Worcester College Oxford.
Brett-Smith.806: Bookplate: C. H. Wilkinson; Artist: Henry John Fanshawe Badeley 1938
S721.d.77.68: Bookplate: C. H. Wilkinson; Artist: Henry John Fanshawe Badeley 1938
Syn.7.79.56: Bookplate: C. H. Wilkinson; Artist: Henry John Fanshawe Badeley 1938
Wilkinson, Francis Henry, 1821-1861
S484.a.81.2-: Bookplate: Francis Henry Wilkinson; Franks 31798
Probably: Francis Henry Wilkinson, Curate of Bicester, younger son of Henry Wilkinson of Clapham Common and White Webbs, matriculated St John's College Cambirgde 1839.
Wilkinson, George Hutton, 1791-1859
Leigh.c.6.1-: Bookplate: George Hutton Wilkinson Esq., Harperley Park, Co. Durham
Probably: George Hutton Wilkinson, of Harperley Park and Seaton Carew, barrister of Lincoln's Inn, Recorder of Newcastle-on-Tyne, matriculated Trinity College Cambridge 1807.
Brett-Smith.338: Bookplate: C. H. Wilkinson; Artist: Henry John Fanshawe Badeley 1938
Wilks, Matthew, Revd. , 1746-1829
7100.c.429: Bookplate: Revd. Matthew Wilks
Probably: Rec Matthew Wilks, Minister of Tabernacle and Tottenham Court Churches.
Willert, Paul Ferdinand, 1844-1912
7540.a.18: Bookplate: P. F. Willert, Headington Hall, Oxford
Probably: Paul Ferdinand Willert, Classical Lecturer, barrister, sometime assistant master at Eton, fellow of Exeter College, matriculated Balliol College Oxford 1862.
Willes, Edward, 1746-approximately 1820
Hib.7.759.31: Bookplate: Edward Willes, 'TCD presented to…'
Possibly: Rev Edward Willes, of Newbold Comyn, educated at Trinity College Dublin and incorporated at Merton College Oxford 1766.
S721.c.76.3-: Bookplate: Edward Willes, 'TCD presented to…'
Willes, Francis
7743.d.128-: Bookplate: Francis Willes
Willett, Johannes
Sel.5.140: Provenance: Johannes Willett
William, III, King of England, 1650-1702
Hhh.495:
Hhh.498: Armorial binding: William III, red morocco, orns 3 & 4
Hhh.499: Armorial binding: William III, red morocco, orns 3 & 4
Hhh.500: Armorial binding: William III, red morocco, orns 3 & 4
Hhh.502: Armorial binding: William III, red morocco, orns 2 & 3
Hhh.503: Armorial binding: William III, red morocco, orns 3 & 4
Hhh.504: Armorial binding: William III, red morocco, orns 3 & 4
Sel.2.43: Armorial binding: William III, red morocco - gold - elaborately tooled with drawer hanfle ornament; orns 1 & 2; Royal Library bookplate
SSS.32.48: Armorial binding: William III and Mary I, red morocco - gold, from the Duke of Hamilton's library and Hampton Court (according to notes)
Probably: William of Orange, William III of England, joint monarch of England with Mary II.
Hhh.501: Armorial binding: William III, red morocco, orns 3 & 4
William George's Sons (Firm : Bristol, England)
Keynes.R.3.18: Ticket: William George's Sons, 89 Park Street, Bristol
Probably: The firm founded by William George (approximately 1830-) at 16 Bath Street in 1847, which moved to 89 Park Street in 1884.
Keynes.R.7.3: Ticket: 'William George's Sons Ltd, Booksellers, 89 Park Street, Bristol'
Oates.290: Ticket: George's Park Street, Bristol
William H. Robinson, Ltd.
Keynes.S.2.35: Bookplate (produced by booksellers): 'Bibliotheca Phillippica, From the collection formed by Sir Thomas Phillipps Bt. 1792-1872, purchased by private treaty by William H. Robinson Ltd. Pall Mall London'
Probably: William H. Robinson Ltd., which acquired the residue of the Phillipps collection in 1946, when the business was run by brother Lionel and Philip Robinson.
Norton.b.53: Bookplate: 'Bibliotheca Phillippica. From the collection of Sir Thomas Phillipps Bt., 1792-1872, purchased by... William H. Robinson Ltd., Pall Mall, London' (1949, according to F. J. Norton)
William Tomlin & Son
Adv.d.107.4: Ticket: William Tomlin & Son, Booksellers and Stationers, 24 Trinity St. & 73 Bridge St., Cambridge
Williams, Ashley George Codlington, 1834-1903
Williams.539: Bookplate: Ashley G. Williams
Probably: Ashley George Codlington Williams of Herringstone, Dorset.
Williams, C. J., 1780-
Hib.7.789.55: Annotation: 'Dublin May 14th 1844 Given by C. J. Williams to C. R. Williams (his son) as a small birthday memorial having this day completed his 64th year'
Williams, C. R., active 1844
Hib.7.789.55:
Williams, Eunice Hirst
7720.d.561-: Bookplate: Eunice Hirst Williams
Williams, Harold, 1880-1964
Williams.488: Bookplate: Harold Williams
Probably: Sir Howard Herbert Williams, English scholar, priest, lawyer, politician, bibliophile and expert on the works of Jonathan Swift.
Williams.500: Bookplate: Harold Williams
Williams.539: Bookplate: Harold Williams
Williams.560: Bookplate: Harold Williams
Williams.567: Bookplate: Harold Williams
Williams.586: Bookplate: Harold Williams
Williams.622: Bookplate: Harold Williams
Williams.650: Bookplate: Harold Williams
Williams, J. B. (John Bickerton), 1792-1855
8.40.68: Bookplate: Sir John Bickerton Williams
Probably: Sir John Bickerton Williams, noncomformist writer, FSA, Mayor of Shrewsbury.
Syn.8.63.404: Bookplate: Sir John Bickerton Williams
Williams, John Camp, 1859?-1929
Brett-Smith.886: Bookplate: John Camp Williams
Probably: John Camp Williams, book collector and biographer of the printer, publisher and editor William Williams.
Syn.7.63.403: Bookplate: John Camp Williams
Williams, Joseph, approximately 1776-1867
Hib.5.772.8: Bookplate: Joseph Williams, Randall's Mills
Probably: Joseph Williams of Randall's Mill and Cooladine, Quaker.
Williams, Robert, 1717-1815
Adv.c.62.1: Bookplate: Robert Williams, Jes. Coll. Cant.
Probably: Robert William of Buckden, Huntingdonshire, matriculated Jesus College Cambridge 1736.
Williams, Watkin, 1742-1808
7230.e.12: Bookplate: Watkin Williams Esq., of Penbedw in the county of Denbigh
Probably: Watkin Williams of Penbedw, MP for Montgomeryshire and for Flint Boroughs, Lord Lieutenant of Merionethshireand of Denbighshire, Constable of Flint Castle and a Major in the Salop militia, matriculated Brasenose College Oxford 1760.
F166.e.4.14: Bookplate: Watkin Williams Esq., of Penbedw in the county of Denbigh
F169.d.5.12: Bookplate: Watkin Williams Esq., of Penbedw in the county of Denbigh
F169.e.1.7: Bookplate: Watkin Williams Esq., of Penbedw in the county of Denbigh
Williams, Watkin, -1808
Leigh.d.6.37-:
Williams & Norgate
8706.e.21-22: Ticket: Williams & Norgate, London
Probably: Williams & Norgate, London- and Edinburgh-based publisher and book importers.
Williams' Circulating Library (Cheltenham, England)
7500.d.295: Label: Williams Library, Cheltenham (paper label)
Probably: Williams' Circulating Library, Cheltenham, taken over by G.A. Williams from C. Liddell in 1815.
Keynes.A.5.1: Stamp: Williams Library, Cheltenham
Williams., John, 1582-1650
G.13.11: Provenance: John Williams., Abp.
Probably: John Williams, Archbishop of York, Bishop of Lincoln, matriculated St John's College 1598.
Williamson, G. H.
8000.d.58: Stamp: G. H. Williamson
Williamson, Josiah
Syn.3.63.28: Bookplate: Josiah Williamson; Franks 31965; Annotation: 'The gift of Mr [?] Edwards to Josiah Williamson 1820'
Probably: Josiah Williamson of Barnett Street, Liverpool and later Edge Hill, Lancaster, gentleman and partner in the firm Etna Iron Works of West Derby, engineers and iron founders, active 1796-1827.
Williamson, Stephen
S727.d.76.50: Bookplate: Stephen Williamson; Motto: 'Inter Folia Fructus'; Franks 31967
Williomier, Charles, active 1801-1811
Hib.7.779.47: Annotation: 'Charles Williomier Aout 1804'; 'Monsieur Charles Williomier takes delightful snuff of which he sometimes gives me a little'.
Charles Williomier LLD, King's Professor of French and German, Trinity College Dublin. Second annotation presumably made by a student.
Willis
F154.d.3.6: Bookplate: [Willis] anon. armorial bookplate, pencil note 'Willis?' - cf. Fairbairn's crests p.508, Willis (of London): 'a hind, passant ppr. in mouth an oak-branch…on shoulder a mullet'
Willis Bund, J. W. (John William), 1843-1928
F153.b.8.4: Bookplate: John William Willis Bund; Bookplate: Wick Episcopi Library
Probably: John William Willis-Bund CBE, historian and Justice of the Peace for Worcestershire, born Wick Episcopi, Worcestershire, matriculated Gonville and Caius 1861.
Leigh.d.11.122: Bookplate: Wick Episcopi Library
Oates.213: Bookplate: John William Willis Bund; Bookplate: Wick Episcopi Library
Willock, Charles Edward, 1904-1968
S732.b.92.15: Bookplate: 'Ex libris Charles Edward Willock junior'
Probably: Charles Edward Willock of Pittsburgh.
S735.c.92.199: Bookplate: 'Ex libris Charles Edward Willock junior'
Willot, Isabell
Syn.8.59.23: Provenance: Isabell Willot
Willoughby, John
Syn.8.59.37: Provenance: John Willoughby
Willoughby, William
W.10.24: Provenance: William Willoughby
Willoughby de Broke, John Peyto Verney, Baron, 1738-1816
7100.d.794-: Bookplate: Lord John Peyto Verney Willoughby de Broke
Probably: John Peyto-Verney, 14th Baron Willoughby de Broke, of Compton Verney House. Possibly: His son, John Peyto-Verney (1762-1820), 15th Baron Willoughby de Broke.
7494.c.1: Bookplate: Lord John Peyto Verney Willoughby de Broke
Leigh.c.11.9: Bookplate: Lord John Peyto Verney Willoughby de Broke
White.d.265: Bookplate: Lord John Peyto Verney Willoughby de Broke
Willoughby de Broke, Robert John Verney, 1809-1862
7100.d.794-: Bookplate: Robert John Verney Willoughby de Broke
Probably: Robert John Verney, 17th Baron Willoughby de Broke (née Barnard).
7494.c.1: Bookplate: Robert John Verney Willoughby de Broke
Leigh.c.11.9: Bookplate: Robert John Verney Willoughby de Broke
White.d.265: Bookplate: Robert John Verney Willoughby de Broke
Wilmer, John, M.D.
CCB.47.60: Bookplate and provenance inscription of John Wilmer, M.D.
also CCB.47.26, CCD.47.159
Wilmerding, Lucius, 1880-1949
Norton.d.64: Bookplate: Lucius Wilmerding
Probably: Lucius Wilmerding Sr, American bibliophile, President of the Grolier Club, President of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, trustee and treasurer of the New York Historical Society.
Wilmot, Robert, Sir, approximately 1752-1834
Hib.7.772.90: Bookplate: Robert Wilmot; Motto: 'Delectant Domi Non Impediunt Foris'; Franks 32040
Possibly: Sir Robert Wilmot, 2nd Baronet of Osmaston Hall, Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
Wilmot, Steven, active 1662
F.4.137: Annotation: 'Steven Wilmot [?] his booke 1662'
Wilshere, William
7000.d.227-: Bookplate: William Wilshere, Hitchin
Probably: William Wilshere (1754-1824) of The Frythe and Hitchin, lawyer and banker, founder of the British School in Hertfordshire.
Wilson, Adam
R*.12.53(E): Provenance: Adam Wilson
Wilson, Arth. (Arthur?)
Sel.5.140: Provenance: Arth. Wilson
Wilson, Daniel, 1778-1858
LE.22.35: Bookplate: Revd. Daniel Wilson
Probably: Rev Daniel Wilson, English Bishop of Calcutta, matriculated St Edmund Hall Oxford 1798.
Wilson, Effingham, 1783-1868
Leigh.c.13.1: Label: Wilson (square label)
Syn.4.83.24: Bookplate: Wilson, bookseller, 88 Royal Exchange, London
Probably: Effingham William Wilson, English radical publisher and bookseller.
Wilson, George, active 1855
Acton.d.48.379: Annotation: 'George Wilson January 12th 1855'
Wilson, George Lea, 1825-1900
SSS.24.38: Bookplate: Lea George Wilson
Possibly: George Lea Wilson, born in London and later migrated to Australia, dying in Waverly NSW.
Young.194: Bookplate: Lea George Wilson
Wilson, I., stationer (of Macclesfield)
Ely.c.134-137: Ticket: I. Wilson, stationer, Macclesfield (bookseller's ticket)
Possibly: Jonathan Wilson, bookseller and stationer in Macclesfield, Cheshire, active 1771-1821.
Wilson, John
6735.e.13: Bookplate: John Wilson; Motto: 'Virtus Sibi Praemium'; Franks 32101
Cam.d.691.4: Bookplate: John Wilson
Wilson, John, approximately 1798-1824
White.d.220: Bookplate: John Wilson of Coultershogle
Possibly: John Wilson of Coultershogle, merchant in Dundee. Possibly: John Wilson of Coultershogle, member of the Royal Company of Archers in 1776.
Wilson, Minto
8250.c.281: Bookplate: Minto Wilson
Harley-Mason.c.100: Bookplate: Minto Wilson
Syn.3.82.6-: Bookplate: Minto Wilson
Wilson, Thomas, Revd., M.A.
Keynes.S.3.17-20: Bookplate: Revd. Thomas Wilson M.A.; Franks 32140
Wilson, Walter
D.7.33: Bookplate: Walter Wilson; Franks 32147/8
Syn.7.65.33: Bookplate: Walter Wilson; Franks 32147/8
X.25.28: Bookplate: Walter Wilson; Franks 32147/8
Wilson, Wilson Dobie, 1803-1838
F163.c.2.4: Bookplate: W. D. Wilson; Franks 32153
Probably: Wilson Dobie Wilson of Gleverebach, Scottish author, editor and traveller, FRSE, FSA.
Wilson, David
Williams.218:
Wilson, Ed. (Edward?)
Aa*.5.35(G): Provenance: Ed. Wilson
Wilson, Francis, active 1742
Williams.218: Inscribed: 'Doctor Swift's gift to Doctr: Wilson'.
Williams.218: Bookplates of James Wilson, David Wilson and William Owen Mitchell.
Perhaps Dr Francis Wilson, prebendary of Kilmactalway and rector of Clondalkin, to whom Swift left books in his will.
Wilson, Kath. (Katherine?), active 1661
Aa*.5.35(G): Provenance: Kath. Wilson (1661)
Wilson, Tho. (Thomas?)
K*.15.9(G): Provenance: Tho. Wilson
Wilson , Edward M. (Edward Meryon), 1906-1977
F155.e.8.2: Bequeathed by Edward Meryon Wilson
Edward Meryon Wilson, professor of Spanish at the University of Cambridge 1953-1973
F158.e.8.7: Bequeathed by Edward Meryon Wilson
Wilson family, (of Lanark)
7690.c.47: Bookplate: Anonymous Armorial with motto: "Virtus sibi praemium"
Arms appear to be those of the Wilson family of Co. Lanark.
Wilson-Barkworth, A. B. (Arthur Bromby), 1854-1929
CCB.4.56: Bookplate: 'Liber Emptus Ex Legato Arturi Bromby Wilson-Barkworth LLD Bibl: Univ: Cantab' dated 1936.
Probably: Arthur Bromby Wilson-Barkworth, solicitor and antiquarian, left a legacy to the University Library, matriculated Jesus College 1872.
CCD.5.139: Bookplate: 'Liber Emptus Ex Legato Arturi Bromby Wilson-Barkworth LLD Bibl: Univ: Cantab' dated 1936.
F153.d.3.3: Bookplate: 'Liber Emptus Ex Legato Arturi Bromby Wilson-Barkworth LLD Bibl: Univ: Cantab' dated 1936.
Syn.5.70.2: Bookplate: 'Liber Emptus Ex Legato Arturi Bromby Wilson-Barkworth LLD Bibl: Univ: Cantab' dated 1936.
Syn.7.54.46: Bookplate: 'Liber Emptus Ex Legato Arturi Bromby Wilson-Barkworth LLD Bibl: Univ: Cantab' dated 1936.
Syn.7.63.378-: Bookplate: 'Liber Emptus Ex Legato Arturi Bromby Wilson-Barkworth LLD Bibl: Univ: Cantab' dated 1936.
Syn.7.64.355: Bookplate: 'Liber Emptus Ex Legato Arturi Bromby Wilson-Barkworth LLD Bibl: Univ: Cantab' dated 1936.
Syn.8.55.210: Bookplate: 'Liber Emptus Ex Legato Arturi Bromby Wilson-Barkworth LLD Bibl: Univ: Cantab' dated 1936.
Syn.8.62.177: Bookplate: 'Liber Emptus Ex Legato Arturi Bromby Wilson-Barkworth LLD Bibl: Univ: Cantab' dated 1936.
Hib.8.733.88: Bookplate: 'Liber Emptus Ex Legato Arturi Bromby Wilson-Barkworth LLD Bibl: Univ: Cantab' dated 1936.
Wilson-Browne, Arthur Edward, approximately 1866-
Syn.7.83.77: Bookplate: Arthur E. Wilson-Browne, Sulton Coldfield, Warwickshire
Probably: Arthur Edward Wilson Browne of Sutton Coldfield, manager of a tinware works in Warwickshire.
Wiltshire, Thomas , 1826-1902
CCC.28.133:
Wimble, Skelton E.
8474.b.5: Bookplate: Skelton E. Wimble; Franks 32188/9
Arms appear to be those of the Wimble family of Friars Lewes.
Winchilsea, Charles Finch, Earl of, 1672-1712
F169.d.4.31: Bookplate: The Right Hon. Charles, Earl of Winchelsea
Probably: Charles Finch, 4th Earl of Winchilsea, Ambassador to Hanover, First Lord of Trade.
Winchilsea, Heneage Finch, Earl of, -1689
CCC.28.70: Bookplate: Winchilsea, "Nil consiens sibi"
Probably: Heneage Finch, 3rd Earl of Winchilsea, British Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. Possibly: One of the subsequent Earls of Winchilsea.
Windsor, Herbert, -1758
7720.d.470: Bookplate: 'Herbert Lord Visc. Windsor and Baron Montjoy'; Franks 32209
Probably: Herbert Windsor, 2nd Viscount Windsor and Baron Montjoy, MP for Cardiff.
Winne, Rowland, active 1628
Adams.7.59.1: Provenance: Rowland Winne, 1628
Winnington, Edward, Sir, 1749-1805
Norton.a.10: Bookplate: E. Winnington Esq.
Probably: Sir Edward Winnington, 2nd Baronet of Stanford Court, MP for Droitwich, matriculated Christ Church Oxford 1767. Possibly: Another member of this family.
Winstanley, Edward N.
Syn.7.69.36: Bookplate: Edward N. Winstanley
Possibly: Edward N Winstanley Esq, gentleman, whose library was sold at auction by Sotheby and Wilkinson in 1852 following his death.
Winstanley, George, 1824-1897
Harley-Mason.c.49: Stamp: Geo. Winstanley, '…Manchester' (binder's stamp)
Probably: George Winstanley, Manchester-based book binder, son of James Winstanley (1784-1856).
Winter, William, 1836-1917
7720.c.135: Bookplate: This book belongs to William Winter, signed G C [Gordon Craig]; annotation: William Winter 1897
Probably: William Winter, American drama critic and author.
Winterbotham, John Brend, 1805-1881
7850.c.45: Bookplate: J. B. Winterbotham
Probably: John Brend Winterbotham, solicitor of Cheltenham.
Wintzingerode, Heinrich Karl Friedrich Levin, Graf von, 1778-1856
Leigh.d.11.82: Bookplate: Wintzingeroda, Staats-und Conference Minister Graf von
Probably: Heinrich Karl Friedrich Levin, Garf von Wintzingerode, Württemburg statesman. Or: Another member of this noble German family.
Wirth, G. , Dr.
8706.d.61: Stamp: Dr. G. Wirth, Frankfurt a/M
Wise, Alex. (Alexander?)
7720.e.104: Stamp: Alex Wise (p.100)
Wise, Thomas James, 1859-1937
Brett-Smith.1019: Provenance: T.J. Wise
Thomas James Wise, bibliophile and forger, responsible for creating the Ashley Library now housed at the British Museum.
Brett-Smith.554: Provenance: T.J. Wise
Brett-Smith.610: Provenance: T.J. Wise
Brett-Smith.851: Provenance: T.J. Wise
Brett-Smith.855: Bookplate: Thomas James Wise
Brett-Smith.857: Provenance: T.J. Wise
Brett-Smith.869: Provenance: T.J. Wise
Brett-Smith.871: Provenance: T.J. Wise
Brett-Smith.924: Provenance: T.J. Wise
Brett-Smith.932: Provenance: T.J. Wise
Harley-Mason.c.69: Provenance: T.J. Wise
Harley-Mason.c.77-: Provenance: T.J. Wise
Harley-Mason.c.84: Provenance: T.J. Wise
SSS.26.14: Provenance: T.J. Wise
Wiseheart, John, active 19th century
Hib.7.820.21: Stamp: J. Wiseheart, 6 Suffolk Sq.
Probably: John Wiseheart, Dublin-based bookseller and stationer.
Wismarsche Schulbibliothek
Leigh.e.5.179-: Bookplate: Wismarsche Schulbibliothek
Presumably: From a school library in Wismar, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
Wither, Susanna
SSS.26.7: Provenance: Susanna Wither.
Witherby, C.
7440.c.40-: Bookplate: C. Witherby
Withers, E. (Edward), -1759
Hhh.399: Bookplate: Edward Withers, Bookseller, Fleet Street
Possibly: Edward Withers, London bookseller and publisher at the Seven Stars in Fleet Street.
Witherwoods, active 18th century?
SSS.10.7: To the blank recto of the 'To the reader' leaf: "William Watts his book 1693"; "Samuel Sampson 1673"; Anne Browne (late seventeenth century); Richard Waddon (18th century?); Matthias Dampfer, with a bewigged portrait (18th century?); Charles Sampson; and the surname 'Witherwoods', 18th century.
Withington, Robert, active 1914
7420.d.281: Bookplate: Robert Withington London MCMXIV
Wodehouse, Armine, 1714-1777
Williams.677: Bookplate: Sir Armine Wodehouse Bart; Franks 32318
Probably: Sir Armine Wodehouse, 5th Baronet of Wilberhall, MP for Norfolk.
Wodehouse, John, Earl of Kimberley, 1826-1902
Norton.c.92: Bookplate: John, Earl of Kimberley, 'E libris Iohis Comitis de Kimberley'; Franks 32317
Probably: John Wodehouse, 1st Earl Kimberley, Foreign Secretary, Secretary of State for the Colonies, Lord President of the Council, matriculated Christ Church Oxford 1843.
Wodehouse, John Wodehouse, Baron, 1770-1846
Williams.677: Bookplate: Wodehouse Kimberley, 1838; Franks 32313
Probably: John Wodehouse, 2nd Baron Wodehouse, MP for Great Bedwyn and for Marlborough, Vice-Admiral of Norfolk.
Wolfe, Philpott, approximately 1720-1775
Hib.7.741.30: Bookplate: Philpott Wolfe (Wolfe de Forenaughts)
Probably: Philpott (or Philpot) Wolfe, of Forenaughts in County Kildare, who married Mary Burgh.
Wolff, Josef
Norton.d.21: Stamp: 'Biblioteka Josefa Wolff'
Wolfreston, Frances, 1608-1677
SSS.45.15: Provenance: Frances Wolfreston, 1608-77
Wollascott, William, 1709-1757
7300.d.113: Bookplate: Wm. Wollascott Esq.; Franks 32332
Possibly: William Wollascott of Brimpton and Shalford manors in Berkshire, who married Henrietta Maria, daughter of Sir Baldwin Conyers.
Wollaston, Charles, 1767-1845
7400.b.37: Bookplate: R. Admiral Wollaston, Bury, Suffolk
Probably: Vice-Admiral Charles Wollaston of Bury St Edmunds, son a Rev Frederick Wollaston, created Rear Admiral in 1830, and Vice-Admiral in 1841.
Wollaston, Richard
C.11.17: Provenance: Richard Wollaston
Wolrige-Gordon, John Gordon, 1859-1925
Hib.7.760.23: Bookplate: Colonel John Wolrige-Gordon, of Halhead and Esslemont
Probably: Colonel John Gordon Wolrige-Gordon, 8th of Esslemont and 19th of Hallhead.
Wolseley, Garnet Wolseley, Viscount, 1833-1913
Williams.571: Bookplate: General Viscount Wolseley, of Wolseley County of Stafford, Baron Wolseley of Cairo
Probably: Garnet Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley, Baron Wolseley of Cairo, Field Marshal, Governor of the Gold Coast (Ghana).
Wolverton, Frederick Glyn, Baron, 1864-1932
Rel.d.76.6: Bookplate: Baron Frederic Wolverton
Probably: Frederick Glyn, 4th Baron Wolverton, Vice-Chamberlain of the Household, Lieutenant in the North Somerset Yeomanry.
Wood, Alexander, approximately 1845-1913
Leigh.d.8.229-: Bookplate: Alexr. Wood M.A. F.S.A. 1880; Motto: 'Tutus in Undis'
Possibly: Alexander Wood, fourth son of Captain Patrick Wood HEICS, matriculated Trinity College Oxford 1863.
Wood, C.
White.d.101: Bookplate: C. Wood
Arms appear to be those of the Wood family of Hatherley House or of the Halifax Viscounts.
Wood, Frances, active 1732
Keynes.S.4.28: Annotation: 'Frances Wood 1732'
Probably: Frances Wood, widow of Arthur Ingram of Barnaby, who married John Wood of Hollin Hall in 1706.
Wood, George Campbell, 1866-
S721.c.90.161: Bookplate: Il Libro Di George Campbell Wood, 'Speranza'
Possibly: George Campbell Wood of Inverness.
Wood, H. T. (Henry T.)
Brett-Smith.929: Stamp: H. Wood (binder's stamp)
Probably: The firm of Henry T. Wood, founded 1875.
Brett-Smith.996: Stamp: Wood, London (binder's stamp)
Wood, James Lambert, 1824-1890
8474.b.22: Bookplate: J. Lambert Wood
Possibly: James Lambert Wood of Bury Place House, Alvertsoke, who married Florence Ayling in 1877.
Wood, John, 1682-1757
Keynes.S.4.28-29: Bookplate: Hollin-Hall, Wood
Probably: John Wood Esq. of Hollin Hall, who married Frances Ingram in 1706.
Wood, John, -1692
Syn.8.63.42: Provenance: Wood, Magd. Socius, 1650
Probably: John Wood, matriculated at Magdalene 1639, later Fellow, ejected 1662.
Wood, K. K.
Syn.7.83.111-112: Bookplate: K. K. Wood
Wood, Robert, active 1661
Rel.e.64.8: Provenance: 'prize book awarded to Robert Wood 20 Sept, 1661 D.D. Curatoribus Scholae Gravesse…? Th. Verhoeven Rector'
Woodchester Priory
7220.d.25: Bookplate: 'E libris F.F. Praed. De Woodchester'
The Dominican priory of Woodchester, Glos.
7720.c.279: Bookplate: 'E libris F.F. Praed. De Woodchester'
Hib.7.843.17: Bookplate: 'E libris F.F. Praed. De Woodchester'
Syn.8.67.72: Bookplate: 'E libris F.F. Praed. De Woodchester'
Woodd, Basil George, 1781-1872
7720.d.293: Bookplate: Basil G. Woodd of Hampstead
Probably: Basil George Woodd of Hillfield, Hampstead, who married Mary Mitton of Harrowgate in 1814.
Woodd, John
G*.4.40(E): Provenance: John Woodd
Woodhouse, A. (Anthony), 1931-
Webb.4.1.26: Bookplate: Anthony Woodhouse (with cricket motifs).
Anthony Woodhouse (1931-2003), historian of Yorkshire County Cricket Club and collector of books on cricket.
Woodhull, Victoria C. (Victoria Claflin), 1838-1927
Oates.540: Annotation: Ms Victoria C Woodhull Martin
Probably: Victoria Claflin Woodhull (born Claflin, later Woodhull Martin), American leader of the women's suffrage movement, ran for President of the United States.
Woodroffe, George, approximately 1625-1688
Syn.4.63.62: Bookplate: Geo. Woodroffe Esq. Poyle; Franks 32471
Probably: George Woodroffe of Poyle and Seale, MP for Haslemere, matriculated Christ Church Oxford 1642. Possibly: His son, George Woodroffe of Poyle and Seale, admitted to the Inner Temple, MP for Haslemere, matriculated Christ Church Oxford 1677.
Woods, Albert William, Sir, 1816-1904
Syn.4.82.112: Bookplate: '…given by Sir William Woods...to his son Albert Wm. Woods'
Probably: Sir Albert William Woods, English Officer of Arms, Garter Principal King of Arms from 1869 until 1904.
Woods, William, Sir, 1785-1842
Syn.4.82.112: Bookplate: Sir William Woods, Garter
Probably: Sir William Woods, English Officer of Arms, Garter Principal King of Arms, registrar of the Guelphic Order.
Woodward, Ronald
Syn.7.61.154: Provenance: Ronald Woodward
Woodwardian Museum (Cambridge, England)
CCC.28.133: Bookplate: Wiltshire Library, 'Presented to the Woodwardian Museum by the Rev. Prof. Thos. Wiltshire, M.A., Trinity College, F.G.S, F.L.S. 1897'
Thomas Wiltshire, clergyman and Professor of Geology at King's College London.
Woollcombe, William, -1822
Keynes.P.2.5: Bookplate: William Woollcombe M.D.
Possibly: William Woollcombe, Plymouth-based physician and antiquary, formerly a naval surgeon.
White.d.157: Bookplate: William Woollcombe M.D.
Wordsworth, Christopher, 1774-1846
Adams.8.57.2: Provenance: Chr. Wordsworth, 1803
Possibly: Christopher Wordsworth, Master of Trinity College, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, matriculated Trinity College Cambridge 1792.
Cam.e.665.4-5: Bookplate: Christopher Wordsworth
Christopher Wordsworth, scholar and churchman, bishop of Lincoln.
Worms de Romilly, Olry, 1759-1849
Oates.57-62: Stamp: 'Bibliothèque de Chateau de Romilly'
Possibly: Olry Worms de Romilly, French banker, who acquired the castle of Romilly-sur-Seine.
Worrall, James
Keynes.P.6.12: Bookplate: James Worrall
Worsfold, William Thomas Jennings, 1856-1929
SSS.24.21: Stamp: Worsfold (binder's stamp)
Probably: William Thomas Jennings Worsfold, Soho-based book binder.
Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London
7300.d.167-: Bookplate: Society of Apothecaries (2 vols.)
Probably: From the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London, founded in 1617.
Syn.5.77.15(9): Bookplate: Society of Apothecaries (2 vols.)
Worthington, John, 1618-1671
Nn.7.95: Bookplate: J. Worthington, 'Academiae Cantabrigiensi Joannes Worthington D.D.D.'
Probably: John Worthington, Master of Jeus College and Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, Vicar of Lamberhurst, matriculated Emmanuel College Cambridge 1632.
Pp*.1.272(D): Bookplate: J. Worthington, 'Academiae Cantabrigiensi Joannes Worthington D.D.D.'
Pp*.4.29(F): Provenance: John Worthington, 1679.
Syn.7.63.76: Bookplate: J. Worthington, 'Academiae Cantabrigiensi Joannes Worthington D.D.D.'
Syn.8.61.21: Provenance: John Worthington, 1679.
XXII.38.65: Bookplate: J. Worthington, 'Academiae Cantabrigiemi Joannes Worthington D.D.D.'
Wotton, Henry
O.10.62: Provenance: Henry Worthington
Syn.7.62.155: Provenance: Henry Worthington
Syn.8.63.60: Provenance: Henry Worthington
Wotton, J.
O.10.62: Provenance: J.(?) Wotton
Wotton, Wm. (William)
T.13.9: Provenance: Wm. Wotton
Wotton family, (of Marlay)
7540.c.30-: Bookplate: Wotton
Arms appear to be those of the Wotton family of Marlay in Kent.
7540.c.36-: Bookplate: Wotton
Wrangham, J. , active 1815
SSS.25.11: Provenance: J. Wrangham, 1815
Syn.8.62.4: Provenance: J. Wrangham, 1815
Wray, J. , active 1651
M.5.26: Provenance: J. Wray, Aug. 21 1651
Wright, James-Alexander, 1799-1837
Syn.5.81.106: Bookplate: Anonymous; Motto: 'Mens Sibi Conscia Recti'; Arms: Wright Baronets of South Carolina
Possibly: Sir James-Alexander Wright, 3rd Baronet. Possibly: Another member of this family.
Wright, Jer. (Jeremy?), active 16th/17th century
L*.16.24(E): Provenance: Jer. Wright "Mihi vita Christus est, et mori lucrum"
See Pearson, David, "Provenance research in book history (1994), p. 31
Wright, Robert
7560.d.107-: Bookplate: Robert Wright
Wright, Robert, 1560-1643
G*.12.9(E): Provenance: Rob. Wright, 16--, Bishop of Lichfield & Coventry, 1632-43. His books may have come to the Library with those of his successor John Hacket.
Sel.3.89: Provenance: Rob. Wright, 16--, Bishop of Lichfield & Coventry, 1632-43. His books may have come to the Library with those of his successor John Hacket.
Wright, Robert, Sir, 1634-1689
F167.c.1.2: Bookplate: Robert Wright Esq; Motto: 'Non Deficit Alter'; Arms: Wright impaling Boughton; Franks 32641
Possibly: Sir Robert Wright, Chief Justice of the King's Bench, matriculated Caius College Cambridge 1651. Possibly: His son, Robert Wright, who served as Chief Justice for South Carolina.
Wright, William Aldis, 1831-1914
Syn.1.58.2: Bookplate: William Aldis Wright, Trinity College Cambridge
William Aldis Wright, English writer and editor, librarian, senior bursar, and vice-master of Trinity College, matriculated Trinity College Cambridge 1850.
Wrixon-Becher, John , 1828-1914
7510.c.6: Bookplate: John Wrixon-Becher
Probably: Sir John Wrixon-Becher, 3rd Baronet of Ballygiblin, matriculated Trinity College 1847, Justice of the Peace for County Cork.
Hib.5.779.19: Bookplate: John Wrixon-Becher
Hib.7.785.42-44: Bookplate: John Wrixon-Becher
Wrobel, Jonathan
Syn.7.82.232: Bookplate: Jonathan Wrobel. Motto: 'Through twenty-six soldiers of lead, to peace will the world be led.' Emblem: Dove formed from the letters of the alphabet.
Wurtzburg, C. E. (Charles Edward), 1891-1952
8620.b.11: Bookplate: C. E. Wurtzburg
Probably: Charles Edward Wurtzburg, shipping businessman, Chairman of Mansfield & Co Ltd. and of the Straits Steamship Co., studied at Emmanuel College Cambridge.
Wutstrack, Christian Friedrich
Oates.225: Bookplate: Wutstrack, 'Aus der Wutstrackschen Lesebibliothek zu Stolpe in Pommern'
From the short-lived public library established by Christian Friedrich Wutstrack in Stolp, Pomerania (now Słupsk, Poland).
Wutstracksche Lesebibliothek (Słupsk, Poland)
Oates.225: Bookplate: Wutstrack, 'Aus der Wutstrackschen Lesebibliothek zu Stolpe in Pommern'
Wyatt, Alfred
7100.d.1251: Bookplate: Alfred Wyatt; Motto: 'Virat Non Vi Probi'
Wyatt, Hugh Penfold, 1814-1897
8720.d.343: Bookplate: Hugh Penfold Wyatt
Probably: Hugh Penfold Wyatt, of Cissbury, Findon, Justice of the Peace and Deputy Lieutenant for Sussex, married Sarah Jane Emily Wyatt in 1855.
Wyche
Q.8.37: Provenance: 'Wyche'
Wylde, J.
Syn.8.63.32: Provenance: J. Wylde, "Sed propera nec te venturos differ in annos"
Wyllaton, Tho. (Thomas?)
H.13.57: Provenance: Tho. Wyllaton
Wylsha, H.
F.12.118: Provenance: H. Wylsha
Wynch, John William, Rev., 1835-1914
S300.d.73.5: Stamp: 'Rev. J. W. Wynch, Brize Norton Vicarage, Bamption Station, Oxon.'
John William Wynch, matriculated Sidney Sussex College 1858, Vicar of Brize Norton 1890-1900.
Wyndham, Henry, active 16th century
1.23.23: Provenance: Henricus Wyndham, 'Piu pha tempo cha forza. Time doth more than violens'
See Pearson, David, "Provenance research in book history (1994), p. 32
Wyndham, Wadham, -1736
Kkk.810: Bookplate: Wadham Wyndham Esq.; Franks 32723
Possibly: Wadham Wyndham of St Edmund's College Salisbury, whose library was sold at auction by Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge in 1872.
Wynne, Robert William, approximately 1761-1842
Leigh.d.8.18: Bookplate: Garthewin Library, with initials 'RWW' and 'Hicks sculpt'; Franks 32742
Probably: Colonel Robert William Wynne of Garthewin, Denbighshire.
Syn.7.60.48: Bookplate: Garthewin Library, with initials 'RWW' and 'Hicks sculpt'; Franks 32743
Wynne, William, Esq.
F169.d.4.24-: Bookplate: William Wynne Esq. of the Inner Temple
Arms appear to be those of the Wynn(e) family of Nerquis Hall.
Wynne, William Watkin Edward, 1801-1880
Brett-Smith.812: Bookplate: W. W. E. Wynne; Motto: 'Tylwyth Einion'; Franks 32745
Probably: William Watkin Edward Wynne, MP for Merioneth, antiquarian, matriculated Jesus College Oxford 1820.
Wynne-Pendarves, Edward William, 1775-1853
Keynes.S.7.17: Bookplate: E. W. Stackhouse
Probably: Edward William Wynne-Pendarves (né Stackhouse) of Pendarves in Cornwall, MP for Cornwall and for West Cornwall, one of the proprietors of the University of London, matriculated Trinity College 1793.
Leigh.b.8.9: Bookplate: E. W. Stackhouse
Syn.7.69.84: Bookplate: E. W. Stackhouse
Wynter, Jo. (John?), active 1580
H*.5.40(D): Provenance: Jo. Wynter, 1580
Wyvill, Christopher, 1614-1680
SSS.8.3: Provenance: Chris Wyvill
Possibly: Christopher Wyvill, MP for Richmond, matriculated Trinity College Cambridge 1631. Possibly: His son, Christopher Wyvill, Canon of York and Dean of Ripon, matriculated Trinity College 1668.
Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne Diecezji Chełmińskiej (Pelplin, Poland). Biblioteka
F166.d.14.1: Bookplate: 'Ex Bibliotheca Seminarii Clericalis Episcopalis Culmensis Pelplini'
From the library of the Episcopal Seminary of the Diocese of Chełmno, Poland, located in Pelplin from 1829
Xavier Union (New York, N.Y.). Library
8720.d.666: Stamp: 'The library of the Xavier Union'
Probably: The Xavier Union of New York, later the Catholic Club.
Yale Medical Library. Historical Library, ibelikp Library
Keynes.R.6.3: Bookplate: Yale Medical Library, Historical Library
Yarborough, Charles Anderson-Pelham, Earl of, 1781-1846
7560.d.71: Bookplate: Yarborough, Appuldurcombe
Probably: Charles Anderson-Pelham, 1st Earl of Yarborough, who inherited Appuldurcombe from his father in law, MP for Great Grimsby and for Lincolnshire.
CCC.18.32: Bookplate: Yarborough, Appuldurcombe
Yard, Thomas, 1811 or 1811-
Peterborough.U.2.4-: Stamp: Leicester, The Confratery, embossed stamp
Possibly: Thomas Yard, canon of Peterborough, chaplain of Wyggeston's Hospital, Leicester.
Yonge
U*.7.33(F): Provenance: 'Yonge'
Yorke, Charles
7706.d.301: Bookplate: Charles Yorke
Probably: Charles Yorke, Lord Chancellor for three days before his death, Solicitor and Attorney General, MP for Reigate and for Cambridge University, matriculated Corpus Christi Cambridge 1739.
Yorke, James, 1730-1808
Leigh.a.8.11:
Leigh.d.11.76:
Yorke.d.72:
Young, Arthur, 1741-1820
8440.d.10: Bookplate: Arthur Young.
Possibly: Arthur Young, English agricultural reformer.
Young, John
7360.d.7: Bookplate: John Young CSR [?]
Young, Robert Magill, 1851-1925
Hib.5.784.34: Bookplate: Robert M. Young.
Probably: Robert Magill Young of Rathvarna, Belfast, architect, local historian and antiquary, honorary secretary of the Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society.
Young, James Allen, active 1898
S706.c.83.3-4: Bookplate: James Allen Young; Motto: 'Nomen Jevenis Non Mens'; dated 1898
Young Men's Christian Association (Dublin, Ireland)
Hib.5.830.18: Stamp: Dublin Y.M. Historical Collection, 8 Eustace Street
Young., J. , active 1629
C.6.57: Provenance: J. Young., 1629, "Praesentibus feror, spero meliora"
See Pearson, David. Provenance research in book history (1994), p. 32
Zabriskie, Christian A., -1970
S100.d.87.6:
Zaehnsdorf, Joseph, 1816-1886
Brett-Smith.742: Stamp: Zaehnsdorf (binder's stamp)
Probably: Joseph Zaehnsdorf, bookbinder who began his career in Vienna, and moved to London in 1837. Possibly: His son Joseph William Zaehnsdorf 1853-1930), who continued the bookbinding business.
Brett-Smith.836: Stamp: Zaehnsdorf (binder's stamp)
Harley-Mason.c.73: Stamp: Zaehnsdorf (binder's stamp)
Harley-Mason.c.97: Stamp: Zaehnsdorf (binder's stamp)
Lib.8.89.7: Stamp: Zaehnsdorf (binder's stamp)
SSS.15.26: Stamp: Zaehnsdorf (binder's stamp)
SSS.21.6: Stamp: Zaehnsdorf (binder's stamp)
SSS.31.12: Stamp: Zaehnsdorf (binder's stamp)
Zimmermann, E., (of Glogau)
8706.c.101: Stamp: E. Zimmermann, Glogau, Buchhandlung
Zoologische Gesellschaft Frankfurt. Bibliothek
F167.b.1.1: Stamp: Frankfurt am Main, Bibliothek d. Zoologischen Gesellschaft
Zouche, Edward la Zouche, Baron, 1556-1625
Syn.8.52.19: Provenance: Lord Edw. Zouche, Warden of the Cinque Ports., 1621
Probably: Edward la Zouche, 11th Baron Zouche or Harringworth, English diplomat and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.
Zur-Mühlen, Raimund von, 1854-1931
7100.d.1167: Printed label: Wiston Old Rectory
Possibly: From the collection of Raimund von Zur-Mühlen, Lied and oratorio singer, resident at this address from 1910 until his death.
Zweckverband-Berufschule (Unna, Germany)
CCC.25.91: Bookplate: Unna, 'Eigentum der Zwecksverbands-Berufschule, Unna'
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