Nautilus bookplate
Dublin Core
Title
Nautilus bookplate
Subject
Bookplates
Nautilus shell
Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894
Boston Medical Library
Description
On January 23, 1889, Oliver Wendell Holmes presented his book collection of over 900 volumes to the Boston Medical Library, with holdings ranging over four centuries, from the most current publications back to the beginnings of printing. A copy of Avicenna is the oldest volume in the Holmes collection.
Abstract
Nautilus bookplate used by Oliver Wendell Holmes
Creator
Spenceley, J. Winfred, 1865-1908
Date Created
Undated
Rights
The Boston Medical Library does not hold copyright on all materials in this collection. For use information, consult Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu
Access Rights
Access to the original work depicted requires advance notice. Contact Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu for additional information
Is Part Of
Boston Medical Library Rare Books Collection
Format
image
Extent
1 bookplate
Language
English
Type
still image
Identifier
DigID0002216
Provenance
Gift of Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes to the Boston Medical Library, 1889
Files
Collection
Citation
Spenceley, J. Winfred, 1865-1908, “Nautilus bookplate,” OnView, accessed April 25, 2024, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/items/show/6269.