A collection of the work of john emslie, the heradlic engraver: the collection mostly consists of armorial bookplates, and is made up as follows:
12 to 74: bookplates with coats of arms or crests, owners almost invariable unidentified
75 to 128: plates for burke's 'heraldic illustrations', london 1845, in a state before letters
129 to 139: proofs for trade cards and bill heads
140 to 175: heraldic ornaments for miscellaneous purposes
176 to 200: plates primarily of topography or similar character
210 to 207: illustrations of mechanical or scientific purpose
engravings, all in proof states. Date: between 1835 and 1875. Dimensions: Height: 114 mm; Width: 78 mm (or larger). Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. Print, bookplate, trade-card (BM 1912,1011.12-207 099)
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