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Bookplate of Benjamin J. Wertheimer (b. 1854) and Jacob J. Wertheimer (b. 1852)

Bookplate and shelfmark label of Benjamin J. (1854-?) and Jacob J. Wertheimer (1852-?). The former was a prominent Chicago lawyer. Both were graduates of Dartmouth College.

Neither Benjamin nor Jacob is in VIAF

 

Transcription:

Number _____ Shelf ______

This book is the property of:

J.J. & B.J. Wertheimer.

It was not purchased for lending, but for the especial

private use of its owners. It must not be removed from

the room. After present use it will be restored to its proper

place. Marks or annotations, either upon fly-leaf or pages,

can be dispensed with, since the reader's written opinion

is by no means solicited.

Bought _____ Price _____

 

Mottos around bookplate (beginning at top):

Forsan et haec olim meminisse juvabit

Il sabio muda consejo, il necio no.

La critique est aisee, mais l'art est difficile

Chi non sa niente non dubita di niente

 

 

Penn Libraries call number: AC8 C7862 827r 1837

Penn Libraries catalog record

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