Various artists :[American bookplates commissioned by persons whose names begin with the letters M through to P, collected by David Graham. 19-- - 1950s].

Arranged in boxes alphabetically according to the name of the person for whom the plate was made.

Contains plates made for:

George Alexander Macbeth (includes the subtext "Pittsburgh PA". Note from the collector attached reads "...A simple but effective reminder of the approach of old age. In this, an open book of coarse print lies upon the table, accompanied by a large pair of spectables[sic]. The motto appears in the left hand corner")

Elmanson Avery McCarthy

Ann McElrath (pencilled note on back of bookplate reads "R W")

Elizabeth McGraw

Ethel H McIlwraith (by Pixie O'Harris. Features an elegantly dressed and coiffured lady taking down a plate from a set of cupboards)

Robert McLaren (Includes the text "Far more seemely were it for thee to have thy study full of Bookes than thy purses full of mony; Lilly")

Jennie K Macmaster

James B McNair (by James Cady Ewell. Pictured is chemistry equipment, a microscope, a quill pen, and branches of a fruit tree)

Peter Manigault (full text reads "Prospicere Quam Ulcisci; Yates Ferit, Royal Exchange; Peter Manigault of the Inner Temple, Barister at Law; South Carolina". The collector has dated this bookplate at 1760)

William Mansell (the text features a wordplay in which the phrase which reads "In word and will I am a friend to you; To help a friend Man sell-dom fails to do")

Harold Lee Martin (by Vibella Martin)

Lenala Martin (by Elsmore Lake. Features a distinctive looking mountain peak, reminiscent of the Matahorn)

E W Maslin

James Eddy Mauran (with the motto "Trent a la Verite")

Walter Merrill (features a man dressed for hiking or camping in an outdoors setting, possibly taking a photograph)

Dudley Cameron Meyers (3 bookplates, 2 with identical image printed on 2 different papers, depicting the interior of a cathedral. Possibly by R J Da Boll. Attached is a letter to David Graham from Dudley Cameron Meyers in which he writes to Graham "...I note your name in the exchange list of the American Society of Bookplate Collectors and Designers under general exchanges..." and "...I would be happy to exchange with you if you are interested...". The other possibly by Carl S Junge, featuring a man paddling an American Indian style canoe)

Charles Midlo (by W B S. Featuring an elaborate maritime scene, with a Viking style longboat above the water and a shipwreck and mermaid underneath the surface)

Mills College (2 bookplates, 1 which reads "Mills College, California"; the other which reads "Presented to Mills College in memory of Elizabeth Mills Crothers")

Margaret A Millward (by Hogeboon. Pictures a house constructed from books, named the "Temple of Knowledge")

Edward & Dorothy Morgan (name of the artist illegible, possibly Rex Wood)

Sylvanus Griswold Morley (note on back of bookplate reads "archaeologist")

James McKenzie Morrison (initials pencilled on back of bookplate read "M H M")

John Morrison (by Rider, possibly Charle J Rider)

Robert Blake Morton

R Allyn Moser (by M M. Features winged staff with 2 serpents entwined around it and an open book with a picture of a bird with the name "Harris's sparrow")

Ray Slater Murphy (possibly by Rockwell Kent. Pictured is a ship sailing alongside a mountainous landmass, above which are 4 bright stars which may form a diamond or cross)

George Welwood Murray (depicts a thistle plant, 3 stars, and the figure of a woman, blindfolded and carrying a sword and a set of scales, possibly representing justice.)

May Ditto Murray (picturing a night-time scene, prominent in which is a tree, possibly fir or pine, a body of water and 3 bright stars)

Alice Mussett (by K B, 1928)

National Audubon Society (picturing geese and goslings swimming. Text on back of bookplate reads "Canada Geese; From an original drawing by Francis Lee Jaques; The bookplate of the National Audubon Society; 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York city 28; Engraved in U.S.A")

Don and Anne Nedderton

The Nennos (picturing a tophat, whip and single glove)

Norman H Nesbitt (includes the text "The world is my footstool too")

Walter and Anita Newman (initials of the artist illegible, possibly A A)

Mr Newton (text of bookplate reads "Mr. Newton does not collect bookplates and feels obliged to discontinue the practice of giving his away")

Emily Lucelia Noyes (by A B)

Emily W Noyes

William S Noyes (by A B H)

Oak Park (by Carl S Junge. Full text of bookplate reads "Ex Libris; James Barrie Playground; Oak Park; Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves; J.M.Barrie; Carl S Junge". [Another copy of this bookplate is filed under "Graham-US-A/B" in keeping with the filing used by the collector])

Richard Oliver (pictures a young man pruning a branch from a tree. Fruit and foliage, possibly from an olive tree, is featured in the borders of the bookplate)

Nellie E Orme (full text reads "The Nellie E Orme Bird Sanctuary; Ex Libris")

Fred and Ida Ornes

Earle L Ovington (features an old style monoplane in flight, with the number 13 upon the tail. The plane is seen through a window, in front of which is a desk or table with a microscope, chemistry equipment and an open book with the word "electricity' written within)

G W P (owner is also possibly the artist, possibly G W Plank)

Dr Geo L Parmele (full text reads "Verloren! Verloren! ein Buch; Ex Libris; Dr. Geo L. Parmele, Hartford. 1893". Pictured is a herald blowing upon a trumpet from which hangs a banner featuring the German text. The herald's costume includes a yin-yang symbol emblazened upon his chest. The bookplate is formed from 2 sheets of paper glued together, 1 of which features text but this is hidden) )

Annette Patterson

Winifred Perry (includes the text "The Attic Bindery")

Phillips (full text reads "Phillips; Hodie Mihi Gras Tibi". Featured is a heraldic shield with insets picturing; a rising or setting sun; an anchor and the word "Hope"; a viking style longboat; a wheatsheaf and tool, possibly a plough; a dragon or wyvern with a collar and chain around the neck)

Fred J Pierce (2 bookplates. Name of 1 artist illegible, possibly F Bruce Horbell or F Bruce Horball; 1 bookplate by artist unknown. Both bookplates feature birds, 1 turkeys and the other an owl)

Elizabeth and Edmund Pope (by Evans, possibly John W Evans)

The Portland Club

Ethel Potter (initials of the artist illegible, possibly F P or E P, 1902)

Dan W Pratt (by Hummel)

Hazel Mills Prescott (further text reads "Her husband's book". Pictured is a ship on the distant horizon viewed from the land)

Winward Prescott (4 bookplates; 1 by R Wheelwright, featuring a castle upon a hill, with a fortified gateway at the bottom; 1 by W P, 1912, picturing a skull on a shield, with a white greek style cross [arms of equal length, N-S E-W] in the background, and the text "Force che si, force che no."; 1 picturing a nude man and woman reading under a giant microscope, with the text "Short Story Competition"; 1 picturing a cartoon of 5 dancing women who wear books in place of skirts)

Winward and Hazel Prescott (picturing a castle upon a craggy peak, the base of which is pounded by the ocean, as lightning flashes and birds wheel around the sky. This scene is "...drawn by C W Sherborn, 1911" while a lower inset picturing a skull is initialled S L S, 1912. Bookplate also includes the text "Force che si; Force che no")

Bernhard Wolf Weinberger (by B S. Includes the text "Scrire.Uri.Aliquid Invenire.Possis;La Denum.Maxima Pars.Eruditionis.Est". Note on back of bookplate reads "Well known American Dental Surgeon")

Quantity: 63 b&w art print(s) on bookplates..

Physical Description: Engravings, etchings