Lot 692: (HURD NATHANIEL)

692. (NATHANIEL HURD) (1729/30-1777) Silversmith and engraver, noted for his bookplates and his design of the Harvard emblem. A fine example of the bookplate Hurd created for Harvard College, 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" bearing his engraving of the Harvard College emblem, signed in print: "N. Hurd Sc. Boston" at bottom. These bookplates were used in many of the volumes accessioned by the Harvard library between 1764 (after the fire) into the first half of the nineteenth century. This plate is marked "Dupl." at top right and crossed out. The plate notes that the book was donated by Edward Foster of Boston on April 3, 1769. Light foxing otherwise very good. Housed in a custom foam-core slipcase with the volume to which this bookplate was once affixed, Robert Sanderman's, Letters on Theron and Aspasio. Addressed to the Author... (London: Printed for T. Vernor, and J. Charter, 1768) xxviii, 400pp. 8vo., 4th ed. lacking front board, rear board separated. Owner's signature on rear board pastedown. Light foxing and toning to pages. A fine presentation and association. $300-400