Francis Hill fl. 1668

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Francis HILL fl.1668

Biographical Note

Insufficient evidence has been found so far to establish any confident identification of this owner.

Characteristic Markings

Lee 232 records book labels for ‘Francisci Hill et amicorvm’ with a printed number ‘16’ after which a year date was to be written: one example has ‘68’ added in manuscript, and the additional information of ‘No. XXXVIII’ and ‘D and C. Place. Shelf 1’ above the first printed line.

Sources

  • Lee, B. N. Early printed book labels. Pinner, 1976.
  • Warren, J. B. L. A guide to the study of book-plates (ex-libris). 2nd ed. London, 1900, p. 65.