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Lot #33
Paul Revere Engraved Bookplate for Isaiah Thomas

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Description

Desirable original bookplate engraved by Paul Revere for Isaiah Thomas, 2.75 x 3.25, featuring a heavily decorated Chippendale-style border with mantling, leaves and flowers surrounding a crest. Central is a dark cross with four crescent moons. At the helm of the cross is a bust of an animal looking left, perhaps a hind or deer, wearing a collar. At the bottom is a ribbon scroll reading "Nec Elatus Nec Dejectus" with "Isaiah Thomas" in script below; text at the top reads "No [ ]." In fine condition, with trimmed edges.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Revolutionary War
  • Dates: #670 - Ended July 12, 2023