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Lowell, John, Jr., 1799-1836
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| Originator | Lowell, John, Jr., 1799-1836 |
| Engraver | Annin & Smith |
| Style | Book plate |
| Bookplate Type | Armorial |
| Bookplate Function | Ownership |
| Institutional or Personal | Personal |
| Dimensions | 86x97 mm |
| Orientation | Portrait |
| Bookplate Text | [motto:] DEO DIRIGENTE CRESCENDUM EST / [motto:] OCCASIONEM COGNOSCE / [engraver's name:] A. S. & Co / JOHN LOWELL, JR. |
| Description | Chippendale coat of arms. Eschutcheon: Quarterly, 1st and 4th, parted per chief engrailed, upper part sable charged with a crescent; lower part or, a sinister hand couped holding three arrows point down; 2nd and 3rd, quarterly, parted per cross, a scallop shell in each quarter. Frame is topped by a monumental urn with banner bearing motto, 'Deo dirigente crescendum est'. Beneath the frame a larger banner with motto: Occasionem cognosce. |
| Note | [1] Mottoes: Deo dirigente crescendum est = We must prosper, while God directs; Occasionem cognosce = Recognize the opportunity. [2] Signed in ms: F. C. Lowell. |
| Rights | Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; For more information, please contact the Rare Book and Manuscript Library: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/7016277 |
| Collection | John Starr Stewart Ex Libris Collection
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| Local Identifier | exlibris1277.jp2 |
| Repository/Holding Library | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Rare Book and Manuscript Library |
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