Ex libris van Sir William Stirling Maxwell 1838 - 1878

This is an ex libris, a small bookplate, created by Sir William Stirling Maxwell for his personal library. The ex libris features his initials, "W.S.M" enclosed within an oval and a shield above them. The words "OF - D.D" appear above the shield. Ex libris are often used as identifying marks for a book's ownership and are a common example of book arts, particularly popular in the 19th century. The ex libris is small, measuring only 36 mm high and 32 mm wide, indicating its intended use as a bookplate.