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Individual book owners
On this page are inscriptions for individual book owners, both Jesuits and non Jesuits. Scroll down for a separate section for named female inscriptions. Female inscriptions showing ownership of books by convents can be found on the 'Other Institutions' page.
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The first section concerns a few Jesuits who have been involved in the care of the books now in the Jesuit Antiquarian Book Collection. These Jesuits not only cared for the books, but wrote in them so we know about their work. Please click on their names for more information.
In the other sections on this page, please click on an image to learn more.
Jesuit Archivists, Librarians and others who cared for Jesuit Books
Joseph Blundell SJ (1686-1759)
Henry Foley SJ (1811-1891)
Joseph Stevenson SJ (1806-1895)
John Hungerford Pollen SJ (1858-1925)
Charles Newdigate SJ (1863-1942)
Jesuits who inscribed books
This section highlights Jesuits who have written their names in books as a mark of ownership. Please click on any of the images for more information.
Inscription for Charles Forrester SJ (1739-1825)
A/635
Charles Forrester SJ was born in France in 1739. His name was actually Charles Fleury, as like many Jesuits he used an alias. He joined the French Province in 1759. The Jesuits were expelled from France in 1764, but Forrester was already working in England. During the Suppression he found employment from the English Catholic aristocracy, and spent 25 years as a private chaplain to Lady Arundell at Wardour Castle. He rejoined the re-established English Province in 1805. Forrester spent much of the last 20 years of his life as a Chaplain to the Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre at New Hall in Essex.
There are at least three books in our collection containing Forrester’s signature, A/H/142, a manuscript collection of extracts taken from the Regulations of the Jesuits; A/635, a book of hours printed in 1560 with full page engravings and A/644, a copy of the Spiritual Exercises from 1635. Two of these books later had bookplates stuck in for Stonyhurst with the date 1810, and the third, A/H/142 ended up in the Novitiate Library before arriving in the Jesuit Archives in 2016.
In all three of these books Forrester used the initials SFJ after his name, indicating that during the Suppression he joined the Society of the Faith of Jesus, (also known as the Paccanarists, after the founder, Niccolo Paccanari) the largest of a number of groupings which aimed to keep alive Jesuit traditions during the Suppression.
For more about Fr Charles Forrester SJ please click on the link below.
Book reference:
Horae in laudem Beatissimae Virginis Mariae ad usum Romanum. Accesserunt denuo aliquot suffragia.
Printed in Lyon by Gulielmus Rovillivm. 1560. A/635
There are at least three books in our collection containing Forrester’s signature, A/H/142, a manuscript collection of extracts taken from the Regulations of the Jesuits; A/635, a book of hours printed in 1560 with full page engravings and A/644, a copy of the Spiritual Exercises from 1635. Two of these books later had bookplates stuck in for Stonyhurst with the date 1810, and the third, A/H/142 ended up in the Novitiate Library before arriving in the Jesuit Archives in 2016.
In all three of these books Forrester used the initials SFJ after his name, indicating that during the Suppression he joined the Society of the Faith of Jesus, (also known as the Paccanarists, after the founder, Niccolo Paccanari) the largest of a number of groupings which aimed to keep alive Jesuit traditions during the Suppression.
For more about Fr Charles Forrester SJ please click on the link below.
Book reference:
Horae in laudem Beatissimae Virginis Mariae ad usum Romanum. Accesserunt denuo aliquot suffragia.
Printed in Lyon by Gulielmus Rovillivm. 1560. A/635
Inscription for Charles Forrester SJ (1739-1825) A/644
Charles Forrester SJ was born in France in 1739. His name was actually Charles Fleury, as like many Jesuits he used an alias. He joined the French Province in 1759. The Jesuits were expelled from France in 1764, but Forrester was already working in England. During the Suppression he found employment from the English Catholic aristocracy, and spent 25 years as a private chaplain to Lady Arundell at Wardour Castle. He rejoined the re-established English Province in 1805. Forrester spent much of the last 20 years of his life as a Chaplain to the Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre at New Hall in Essex.
There are at least three books in our collection containing Forrester’s signature, A/H/142, a manuscript collection of extracts taken from the Regulations of the Jesuits; A/635, a book of hours printed in 1560 with full page engravings and A/644, a copy of the Spiritual Exercises from 1635. Two of these books later had bookplates stuck in for Stonyhurst with the date 1810, and the third, A/H/142 ended up in the Novitiate Library before arriving in the Jesuit Archives in 2016.
In all three of these books Forrester used the initials SFJ after his name, indicating that during the Suppression he joined the Society of the Faith of Jesus, (also known as the Paccanarists, after the founder, Niccolo Paccanari) the largest of a number of groupings which aimed to keep alive Jesuit traditions during the Suppression.
For more about Fr Charles Forrester SJ please click on the link below.
Book reference:
Exercita Spiritvalia S.P. Ignatii Loyolae. Printed in Antwerp by Johannes Meursius. 1635. A/644
There are at least three books in our collection containing Forrester’s signature, A/H/142, a manuscript collection of extracts taken from the Regulations of the Jesuits; A/635, a book of hours printed in 1560 with full page engravings and A/644, a copy of the Spiritual Exercises from 1635. Two of these books later had bookplates stuck in for Stonyhurst with the date 1810, and the third, A/H/142 ended up in the Novitiate Library before arriving in the Jesuit Archives in 2016.
In all three of these books Forrester used the initials SFJ after his name, indicating that during the Suppression he joined the Society of the Faith of Jesus, (also known as the Paccanarists, after the founder, Niccolo Paccanari) the largest of a number of groupings which aimed to keep alive Jesuit traditions during the Suppression.
For more about Fr Charles Forrester SJ please click on the link below.
Book reference:
Exercita Spiritvalia S.P. Ignatii Loyolae. Printed in Antwerp by Johannes Meursius. 1635. A/644
Inscription for Charles Forrester SJ (1739-1825) A/H/142
Charles Forrester SJ was born in France in 1739. His name was actually Charles Fleury, as like many Jesuits he used an alias. He joined the French Province in 1759. The Jesuits were expelled from France in 1764, but Forrester was already working in England. During the Suppression he found employment from the English Catholic aristocracy, and spent 25 years as a private chaplain to Lady Arundell at Wardour Castle. He rejoined the re-established English Province in 1805. Forrester spent much of the last 20 years of his life as a Chaplain to the Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre at New Hall in Essex.
There are at least three books in our collection containing Forrester’s signature, A/H/142, a manuscript collection of extracts taken from the Regulations of the Jesuits; A/635, a book of hours printed in 1560 with full page engravings and A/644, a copy of the Spiritual Exercises from 1635. Two of these books later had bookplates stuck in for Stonyhurst with the date 1810, and the third, A/H/142 ended up in the Novitiate Library before arriving in the Jesuit Archives in 2016.
In all three of these books Forrester used the initials SFJ after his name, indicating that during the Suppression he joined the Society of the Faith of Jesus, (also known as the Paccanarists, after the founder, Niccolo Paccanari) the largest of a number of groupings which aimed to keep alive Jesuit traditions during the Suppression.
For more about Fr Charles Forrester SJ please click on the link below.
Volume reference:
Extracts from the Epitome - manuscript volume. A/H/142
There are at least three books in our collection containing Forrester’s signature, A/H/142, a manuscript collection of extracts taken from the Regulations of the Jesuits; A/635, a book of hours printed in 1560 with full page engravings and A/644, a copy of the Spiritual Exercises from 1635. Two of these books later had bookplates stuck in for Stonyhurst with the date 1810, and the third, A/H/142 ended up in the Novitiate Library before arriving in the Jesuit Archives in 2016.
In all three of these books Forrester used the initials SFJ after his name, indicating that during the Suppression he joined the Society of the Faith of Jesus, (also known as the Paccanarists, after the founder, Niccolo Paccanari) the largest of a number of groupings which aimed to keep alive Jesuit traditions during the Suppression.
For more about Fr Charles Forrester SJ please click on the link below.
Volume reference:
Extracts from the Epitome - manuscript volume. A/H/142
Inscription for John Warner SJ (c. 1640-1705)
A/245
The inscription reads: 'E Libris Jo: Warner de Parham, Com Suffolcia. pre. 6s - 6d.' - From the library of John Warner of Parham in the County of Suffolk, price 6 shillings and 6 pence.
John Warner of Parham was born in 1640, educated at Queen’s College Oxford, and in 1659 married Trevor Hanmer, daughter of Sir Thomas Hanmer. He became a baronet in 1660. In 1664 John and Trevor converted to Catholicism, and they agreed to separate. Both joined religious orders. Trevor joined the English nuns called the Sepulchrines at Liège as Sister Claire of Jesus in 1665. John joined the Jesuits in 1667 and was ordained priest in 1677. He spent much of his Jesuit career at Watten, close to St Omer in northern France. In 1685 he became Rector of Watten and Master of Novices and later Consultor of the English Province. He died at Watten on 20th March 1705.
For more on the provenance of this book, and on John Warner, click on the link below.
Book reference:
Avila, Teresa of St, The Flaming Hart or the Life of the Glorious S Teresa, Foundresse of the Reformation, of the Order of the All-Immaculate Virgin-Mother, our B. Lady, of Mount-Carmel. This History of her Life, vvas vvritten by the Saint her selfe, in Spanish; and is nevvly, novv, Translated into English, in the yeare of our Lord God, 1642. Printed in Antwerp by Johannes Meursius. 1642. A/245
John Warner of Parham was born in 1640, educated at Queen’s College Oxford, and in 1659 married Trevor Hanmer, daughter of Sir Thomas Hanmer. He became a baronet in 1660. In 1664 John and Trevor converted to Catholicism, and they agreed to separate. Both joined religious orders. Trevor joined the English nuns called the Sepulchrines at Liège as Sister Claire of Jesus in 1665. John joined the Jesuits in 1667 and was ordained priest in 1677. He spent much of his Jesuit career at Watten, close to St Omer in northern France. In 1685 he became Rector of Watten and Master of Novices and later Consultor of the English Province. He died at Watten on 20th March 1705.
For more on the provenance of this book, and on John Warner, click on the link below.
Book reference:
Avila, Teresa of St, The Flaming Hart or the Life of the Glorious S Teresa, Foundresse of the Reformation, of the Order of the All-Immaculate Virgin-Mother, our B. Lady, of Mount-Carmel. This History of her Life, vvas vvritten by the Saint her selfe, in Spanish; and is nevvly, novv, Translated into English, in the yeare of our Lord God, 1642. Printed in Antwerp by Johannes Meursius. 1642. A/245
Inscriptions for Edward Coffin SJ (1570-1626)
A/264
Edward Coffin was born in Exeter in 1571. By July 1585 he was at the English College at Reims, and in 1588 he started at the English College at Rome. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1597 and in 1598 was captured and spent the next five years in prison, chiefly in the Beauchamp Tower of the Tower of London. He was freed on the accession of James I, and perpetually banished. Coffin spent the next 20 years as Confessor at the English College at Rome, then decided to return to England. He never arrived, but got as far as The English College at St Omers where he died in 1626.
He was the author of several books, including hagiographies of Robert Bellarmine, and took part in the religious controversies of the time, publishing A Refutation of M Ioseph Hall, His Apologeticall Discovrse in 1619. Many of his works were printed by the English College Press at St Omers, and we have copies of many of them in the Jesuit Antiquarian Books Collection.
Book reference:
Harpsfield, Nicholas, Dialogi sex contra summi pontificatus monasticae vitae, sanctorum, sacrarum imaginum oppugna-tores, et pseudomartyres: In quibus praeterquam quod nonnulla, quae alii hactenus vel attigerunt leuiter, vel penitus omiserunt, paullo uberius & plenius explicatur; Centurionum etia[m] Magdeburgensiu[m], auctorum Apo-logiae Anglicanae, pseudomartyrologorum nostri temporis, ma-xime vero Ioannis Foxi, & aliorum, qui adulterino Euangelio nomina dederunt, variae fraudes, putidae calumniae, & insignia in historiis Ecclesiae contaminandis mendacia deterguntur: Nunc primum ad Dei Optimi Maximi gloriam, & Catholice religio-nis confirmationem ab Alano Copo Anglo editi. Printed at Antwerp by Christopher Plantin in 1566. A/264
He was the author of several books, including hagiographies of Robert Bellarmine, and took part in the religious controversies of the time, publishing A Refutation of M Ioseph Hall, His Apologeticall Discovrse in 1619. Many of his works were printed by the English College Press at St Omers, and we have copies of many of them in the Jesuit Antiquarian Books Collection.
Book reference:
Harpsfield, Nicholas, Dialogi sex contra summi pontificatus monasticae vitae, sanctorum, sacrarum imaginum oppugna-tores, et pseudomartyres: In quibus praeterquam quod nonnulla, quae alii hactenus vel attigerunt leuiter, vel penitus omiserunt, paullo uberius & plenius explicatur; Centurionum etia[m] Magdeburgensiu[m], auctorum Apo-logiae Anglicanae, pseudomartyrologorum nostri temporis, ma-xime vero Ioannis Foxi, & aliorum, qui adulterino Euangelio nomina dederunt, variae fraudes, putidae calumniae, & insignia in historiis Ecclesiae contaminandis mendacia deterguntur: Nunc primum ad Dei Optimi Maximi gloriam, & Catholice religio-nis confirmationem ab Alano Copo Anglo editi. Printed at Antwerp by Christopher Plantin in 1566. A/264
Inscription for John Bird SJ (1783-1853)
A/630
The inscription reads: 'J Bird', and below that in what appears to be the same hand, 'Ex Bib St Wilfridi' - from the library of St Wilfrid's. Fr John Bird SJ was Provincial 1838-1841.
The second inscription refers to St Wilfrid's in Preston.
Book reference:
Henry VIII, Assertio septem sacramentorum: or, An assertion of the seven sacraments, against Martin Luther: by Henry the Eighth, King of England, France, and Ireland. To which is adjoin'd his epistle to the Pope. Mr. John Clark's oration. And the Pope's answer thereunto. As also the Pope's bull, by which his Holiness was pleased to bestow upon King Henry VIII. (for composing this book,) that most illustrious, splendid, and most Christian-like title of Defender of the faith. Faithfully translated into English by T.W. Gent. The second edition, revised and corrected. Published by authority. Printed in London by Nathanial Thompson. 1688. A/630
The second inscription refers to St Wilfrid's in Preston.
Book reference:
Henry VIII, Assertio septem sacramentorum: or, An assertion of the seven sacraments, against Martin Luther: by Henry the Eighth, King of England, France, and Ireland. To which is adjoin'd his epistle to the Pope. Mr. John Clark's oration. And the Pope's answer thereunto. As also the Pope's bull, by which his Holiness was pleased to bestow upon King Henry VIII. (for composing this book,) that most illustrious, splendid, and most Christian-like title of Defender of the faith. Faithfully translated into English by T.W. Gent. The second edition, revised and corrected. Published by authority. Printed in London by Nathanial Thompson. 1688. A/630
Inscription for Thomas Culcheth SJ (1654-1730)
A/617
Thomas Culcheth SJ was part of a prominent Lancashire recusant family, at least four of whom became Jesuits. All also used the alias Parker.
Thomas Culcheth was English Jesuit Provincial 1712-1716.
Book reference:
Grene, Martin SJ, An account of the Jesuites life and doctrine. 1661. A/617
Thomas Culcheth was English Jesuit Provincial 1712-1716.
Book reference:
Grene, Martin SJ, An account of the Jesuites life and doctrine. 1661. A/617
Non-Jesuit men
This gallery consists of men who were not Jesuits who inscribed their names in books. Some are identified but the majority remain unidentified. Any information which would help with identification will be gratefully received, and credited - please use the contact form at the foot of this page. Please scroll through and click on each image for more information.
Thomas Baker (1656-1740) A/1027
Thomas Baker joined St John's College Cambridge at the age of seventeen and spent most of his life there. However, he was removed from his fellowship there when in 1717 he refused to take an oath of abjuration, but was allowed to stay in the college anyway. When he died most of his books went to the College library but some were sold. He saw the removal of his fellowship as a disgrace and wrote in many of his books 'Thomas Baker Collegii Johannis Socius Ejectus' - 'Thomas Baker ejected fellow of John's College'.
We have identified two books in our collection with Baker's ownership marks, A/281 and A/1027. This book, A/1027, contains a page of bibliographical notes in his handwriting, which accords with his documented interest in bibliographical and antiquarian subjects.
For more information about Thomas Baker, see the St John's College Library special collections page, or click on the link below for his entry on Book Owners Online.
Book reference:
Ribadeneira SJ, Pedro de, Illustrium scriptorum religionis Societatis Iesu catalogus. printed in Lyon by Johannes Pillehotte. 1609. A/1027
We have identified two books in our collection with Baker's ownership marks, A/281 and A/1027. This book, A/1027, contains a page of bibliographical notes in his handwriting, which accords with his documented interest in bibliographical and antiquarian subjects.
For more information about Thomas Baker, see the St John's College Library special collections page, or click on the link below for his entry on Book Owners Online.
Book reference:
Ribadeneira SJ, Pedro de, Illustrium scriptorum religionis Societatis Iesu catalogus. printed in Lyon by Johannes Pillehotte. 1609. A/1027
Thomas Baker (1656-1740) A/281
Thomas Baker joined St John's College Cambridge at the age of seventeen and spent most of his life there. However, he was removed from his fellowship there when in 1717 he refused to take an oath of abjuration, but was allowed to stay in the college anyway. When he died most of his books went to the College library but some were sold. He saw the removal of his fellowship as a disgrace and wrote in many of his books 'Thomas Baker Collegii Johannis Socius Ejectus' - 'Thomas Baker ejected fellow of John's College'.
We have identified two books in our collection with Baker's ownership marks, A/281 and A/1027. A/281, pictured here, features his inscription which he put in very many of his extensive collection of books.
For more information about Thomas Baker, see the St John's College Library special collections page, or click on the link below for his entry on Book Owners Online.
Book reference:
Floyd, John SJ, Hypocrisis Marci Antonii de Dominis detecta ... Printed in Antwerp by the Plantin Press. 1620 A/281
We have identified two books in our collection with Baker's ownership marks, A/281 and A/1027. A/281, pictured here, features his inscription which he put in very many of his extensive collection of books.
For more information about Thomas Baker, see the St John's College Library special collections page, or click on the link below for his entry on Book Owners Online.
Book reference:
Floyd, John SJ, Hypocrisis Marci Antonii de Dominis detecta ... Printed in Antwerp by the Plantin Press. 1620 A/281
Francis Mannock (d.1634)
A/98
Francis Mannock was the 1st Baronet Mannock, created in 1628. The Mannocks were a recusant family in Suffolk, and lived at Gifford's Hall near Wickhambrook.
The inscription on this title page reads 'Fran Mannock G. Hall'.
The book is a copy of the Doway bible which was a translation into English made by Catholic academics in exile who gathered at the university at Douai. It was printed by Laurence Kellam, a Catholic English printer in exile.
Book reference:
The holie Bible faithfully translated into English, out of the authentical Latin. Diligently conferred with the Hebrew, Greeke, and other Editions in divers languages. With arguments of the bookes, and Chapters: Annotations. Tables: and other helpes, for better understanding of the text: for discoverie of Corruptions in some late translations: and for clearing Controversies in Religion. By the English College of Doway. 1st tom. Printed at Douai by Laurence Kellam. 1609. A/98
The inscription on this title page reads 'Fran Mannock G. Hall'.
The book is a copy of the Doway bible which was a translation into English made by Catholic academics in exile who gathered at the university at Douai. It was printed by Laurence Kellam, a Catholic English printer in exile.
Book reference:
The holie Bible faithfully translated into English, out of the authentical Latin. Diligently conferred with the Hebrew, Greeke, and other Editions in divers languages. With arguments of the bookes, and Chapters: Annotations. Tables: and other helpes, for better understanding of the text: for discoverie of Corruptions in some late translations: and for clearing Controversies in Religion. By the English College of Doway. 1st tom. Printed at Douai by Laurence Kellam. 1609. A/98
John Mannock OSB (1677-1764)
John Mannock was a Benedictine monk born at Gifford’s Hall, Suffolk. He was the second son of Sir William Mannock, the third baronet and his wife Ursula Neville. Mannock was admitted as a student to the Venerable English College, Rome on 24 October 1693. He later joined the Benedictines, making his profession at Douai on 7 March 1700. He was ordained at Liege, then sent to England. From 1709 until 1759 he acted as chaplain to the Canning family at Foxcote, Warwickshire. He wrote many books, including The Creed Expounded in 1735, The Poor Man’s Catechism in 1762, the Poor Man’s Controversy in 1769 and The Poor Man’s Companion as well as a 9 volume commentary on the Bible. From 1759 until his death in November 1764 he was based at Kelvedon Hall, Essex, home of the Catholic Wright family.
There was also a John Mannock who was a Jesuit, who died in 1654, nearly 60 years before this book was printed.
The inscription consists of the name 'John Mannock' written twice, both on either side of the printers device, in two different hands.
Book reference:
Segneri SJ, Paul, Le Chretien instruit des devoirs de sa religion. Printed in Lyon by the Society of Jesus. 1713. A/17
There was also a John Mannock who was a Jesuit, who died in 1654, nearly 60 years before this book was printed.
The inscription consists of the name 'John Mannock' written twice, both on either side of the printers device, in two different hands.
Book reference:
Segneri SJ, Paul, Le Chretien instruit des devoirs de sa religion. Printed in Lyon by the Society of Jesus. 1713. A/17
William Mannock A/278
William Mannock may have been the 5th baronet Mannock (d. 1764). There are other William Mannocks who might have inscribed their name on this book. All were members of the same recusant family who lived at Giffords Hall in Suffolk.
The inscription reads 'Wm Mannock'.
Book reference:
Fleury, Cl[aude], An historical account of the manners and behaviour of the Christians: and the practices of Christianity throughout the several ages of the church. Printed in London for Thomas Leigh. 1698. A/278
The inscription reads 'Wm Mannock'.
Book reference:
Fleury, Cl[aude], An historical account of the manners and behaviour of the Christians: and the practices of Christianity throughout the several ages of the church. Printed in London for Thomas Leigh. 1698. A/278
Inscription for John Egan
This inscription occurs in many of the books in our collection. Occasionally they are associated with a date - for example A/929 has 'John Egan 1850' inscribed, but usually only the name is inscribed in the hand seen here. We have not been able to trace who John Egan was. Please let us know if you have any ideas, using the contact form at the bottom of the page.
William Walker (1570-1642) A/640
William Walker was a vicar of Chiswick, and a bibliophile. He wrote his name in at least 25 books published before 1640, and 10 manuscripts. As well as his distinctive signature he used a motto which was a play on his name: 'Will and Walke aright' [more to come]
Book reference:
Humphrey, Laurence, Iesvitismi pars prima, sive, De praxi Romanæ cvriæ contra resp. & principes: et de noua legatione Iesuitaru[m] in Angliam, protherapeia & præmunitio ad Anglos. Printed in London by Henry Middleton. 1588. A/640
Book reference:
Humphrey, Laurence, Iesvitismi pars prima, sive, De praxi Romanæ cvriæ contra resp. & principes: et de noua legatione Iesuitaru[m] in Angliam, protherapeia & præmunitio ad Anglos. Printed in London by Henry Middleton. 1588. A/640
Inscription for Thomas Rookwood (1658-1728)
A/266
Thomas Rookwood was a member of the same family as Ambrose Rookwood, one of the Gunpowder plotters. They lived at Coldham's Hall, near Bury St Edmunds. Coldham's was a recusant centre and a base for Jesuit activity. There were Jesuits living there for long period of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. However Thomas Rookwood had spent much of his life in exile, primarily in Bruges.
The inscription, in black ink, reads 'Thomas Rookwood, his Book'.
Book reference:
Dymock, James, The great sacrifice of the new law, expounded by the figures of the old. 1676. A/266
The inscription, in black ink, reads 'Thomas Rookwood, his Book'.
Book reference:
Dymock, James, The great sacrifice of the new law, expounded by the figures of the old. 1676. A/266
Inscription for Sam[uel] Northold A/267
We have not been able to identify Sam Northold.
This book also contains a 2 page document, probably written in the nineteenth century, discussing the authorship of the Eikon Basilike.
Book reference:
Gauden, John; Charles I, Eikon Basilike, The pourtraicture of his sacred maiestie in his solitudes and sufferings. 1648. A/267
This book also contains a 2 page document, probably written in the nineteenth century, discussing the authorship of the Eikon Basilike.
Book reference:
Gauden, John; Charles I, Eikon Basilike, The pourtraicture of his sacred maiestie in his solitudes and sufferings. 1648. A/267
Inscription for F.C. Husenbeth (1796-1872)
A/271
Frederick Charles Husenbeth was a Catholic convert who trained for the priesthood at Oscott and was ordained in 1820. Soon after that he went to live at Cossey/Costessy in Norfolk as chaplain to Sir George Jerningham. He held this position until early 1872 and died a few months later. He was a prolific writer, with at least 49 works written or edited by him.
This inscription reads 'F. C. Husenbeth 1835'
Also visible on this pastedown is a bookplate for the Jesuit Scriptorum, based at Mount Street. For more information see the SJ institutions page. On this book it is obscuring an other inscription. Also visible are some library marks.
Book reference:
Fisher, John, Assertionis Lutheranae confutatio, iuxta verum ac originalem architypum, nunc ad unguem diligentissime recognita, per R. Patrem Ioan, Roffensem Episcopum, academiae Cantabrigiensis Cancellarium. Aeditio vltima. Printed in Cologne by the heirs of Arnold Birkmann. 1564. A/271
This inscription reads 'F. C. Husenbeth 1835'
Also visible on this pastedown is a bookplate for the Jesuit Scriptorum, based at Mount Street. For more information see the SJ institutions page. On this book it is obscuring an other inscription. Also visible are some library marks.
Book reference:
Fisher, John, Assertionis Lutheranae confutatio, iuxta verum ac originalem architypum, nunc ad unguem diligentissime recognita, per R. Patrem Ioan, Roffensem Episcopum, academiae Cantabrigiensis Cancellarium. Aeditio vltima. Printed in Cologne by the heirs of Arnold Birkmann. 1564. A/271
Inscriptions for Henry Feild 1685 and 1693/4. and others. A/275
Written on the flyleaves of this book are several names, many of them seemingly members of the same family. Including Henry Feild, Stephen Feild and John Feild also wrote their names on various pages, as well as other less legible names. We have not been able to identify this family. This book also contains an undated inscription for John Arnold, and several rebuses.
Also visible in this image is a circular stamp for the Jesuit Residence of St Aloysius in Oxford.
Book reference:
Fitzherbert, Thomas SJ, A defence of the Catholyke cause : contayning a treatise in confutation of sundry vntruthes and slanders, published by the heretykes, as wel in infamous lybels as otherwyse, against all english Catholyks in general, & some in particular, not only concerning matter of state, but also matter of religion: by occasion whereof diuers poynts of the Catholyke faith now in controuersy, are debated and discussed. VVritten by T.F. With an apology, or defence, of his innocency in a fayned conspiracy against her Maiesties person, for the which one Edward Squyre was wrongfully condemned and executed in Nouember in the yeare of our Lord 1598. wherewith the author and other Catholykes were also falsly charged. Written by him the yeare folowing, and not published vntil now, for the reasons declared in the preface of this treatyse. Printed in Antwerp by Arnout Conincx. 1602. A/275
Also visible in this image is a circular stamp for the Jesuit Residence of St Aloysius in Oxford.
Book reference:
Fitzherbert, Thomas SJ, A defence of the Catholyke cause : contayning a treatise in confutation of sundry vntruthes and slanders, published by the heretykes, as wel in infamous lybels as otherwyse, against all english Catholyks in general, & some in particular, not only concerning matter of state, but also matter of religion: by occasion whereof diuers poynts of the Catholyke faith now in controuersy, are debated and discussed. VVritten by T.F. With an apology, or defence, of his innocency in a fayned conspiracy against her Maiesties person, for the which one Edward Squyre was wrongfully condemned and executed in Nouember in the yeare of our Lord 1598. wherewith the author and other Catholykes were also falsly charged. Written by him the yeare folowing, and not published vntil now, for the reasons declared in the preface of this treatyse. Printed in Antwerp by Arnout Conincx. 1602. A/275
Ink stamp for Alexander G Fullerton A/289
Alexander G Fullerton donated books to the Jesuits in Mount Street and a number of the books in our collection bear this stamp.
The purple ink stamp reads 'Bib. Scriptorum SJ Londinii. Ex dono Alexandri G. Fullerton.'
Fullerton was an British embassy attaché in Paris. He married Lady Georgiana Leveson-Gower in 1833. In 1841 the couple settled in Rome, where he converted to Catholicism.
Later, in London, Georgiana was received into the Catholic church by Fr Brownhill SJ. Lady Georgiana Fullerton was a prolific author, publishing 12 novels and other works, many on a Catholic theme.
Book reference:
Francini, Girolamo, Le cose marauigliose dell' alma città di Roma : doue si veggono il mouimento delle guglie & gli acquedutti per condurre l' acqua felice : le ample, & commode strade, fatte à beneficio publico, dal Santissimo Sisto V.P.O.M. : et si tratta delle chiefe / rappresentate in desegno da Gieronimo Francino ; con le stationi, & reliquie de' corpi santi vi sono ; et vn trattato del modo d' acquistare l' indulgenze ; la guida Romana, che insegna facilmente à i forastieri à ritrouare le più notabili cose di Roma ; li nomi de i sommi pontefici, imperatori, & altri principi Christiani ; il numero delle parrocchie, & compagnie che sono in Roma ; L' antichità di Roma, breuemente raccolta, & vn discorso sopra li suochi de gli antichi ; nuouamente carrecti, & purgati da molti errori, & ampliato dal reverendo padre Fra Santi de Sant' Agostino. Printed in Venice. 1588. A/289
The purple ink stamp reads 'Bib. Scriptorum SJ Londinii. Ex dono Alexandri G. Fullerton.'
Fullerton was an British embassy attaché in Paris. He married Lady Georgiana Leveson-Gower in 1833. In 1841 the couple settled in Rome, where he converted to Catholicism.
Later, in London, Georgiana was received into the Catholic church by Fr Brownhill SJ. Lady Georgiana Fullerton was a prolific author, publishing 12 novels and other works, many on a Catholic theme.
Book reference:
Francini, Girolamo, Le cose marauigliose dell' alma città di Roma : doue si veggono il mouimento delle guglie & gli acquedutti per condurre l' acqua felice : le ample, & commode strade, fatte à beneficio publico, dal Santissimo Sisto V.P.O.M. : et si tratta delle chiefe / rappresentate in desegno da Gieronimo Francino ; con le stationi, & reliquie de' corpi santi vi sono ; et vn trattato del modo d' acquistare l' indulgenze ; la guida Romana, che insegna facilmente à i forastieri à ritrouare le più notabili cose di Roma ; li nomi de i sommi pontefici, imperatori, & altri principi Christiani ; il numero delle parrocchie, & compagnie che sono in Roma ; L' antichità di Roma, breuemente raccolta, & vn discorso sopra li suochi de gli antichi ; nuouamente carrecti, & purgati da molti errori, & ampliato dal reverendo padre Fra Santi de Sant' Agostino. Printed in Venice. 1588. A/289
Female book owners
A number of our books have been inscribed by women. It has proved even harder to link these inscriptions to known individuals than with the male inscriptions. Any help with identification will be very gratefully received, and credited. Please use the contact form at the base of the page to get in touch.
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Jane Lister
A/1162
The inscription on this book reads: 'Jane Lister her book'
Also visible is a purple stamp for the library of the Residence of St Ignatius, London, which was centred in Mayfair. Click on the link below to find more on this.
Book reference:
Weldon, Jo[hannes], The Divine pedagogue or the assured way to heaven. Digested into three dialogues. Printed in London. 1692. A/1162
Also visible is a purple stamp for the library of the Residence of St Ignatius, London, which was centred in Mayfair. Click on the link below to find more on this.
Book reference:
Weldon, Jo[hannes], The Divine pedagogue or the assured way to heaven. Digested into three dialogues. Printed in London. 1692. A/1162
Rebecca Brimden
A/63
The inscription reads:
'Mrs Rebecca Brimden'
Book reference:
[Bacon, Nathaniel SJ alias Southwell], The History of the Life & Actions of St Athanasius, together with the rise, growth and down-fall of the Arian Heresie. Collected from primitive writers.By N. B. P. C. Catholick. Printed in London for D. Maxwell. 1664. A/63
'Mrs Rebecca Brimden'
Book reference:
[Bacon, Nathaniel SJ alias Southwell], The History of the Life & Actions of St Athanasius, together with the rise, growth and down-fall of the Arian Heresie. Collected from primitive writers.By N. B. P. C. Catholick. Printed in London for D. Maxwell. 1664. A/63
Sister M. Ignatia and A. Roper. A/245
The inscriptions reads:
'Sister M. Ignatia with leave. pray for me. A. Roper'.
We have not been able to identify either of these individuals. However, other inscription in this book locate it in the library of the Order of Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre at Liège, and before that as belonging to John Warner, whose wife, Trevor, later joined the Canonesses. Their daughter, Susan, was educated there and took the name in religion of Ignatia, so this inscription might refer to her.
A. Roper has not been identified but may well have been a member of the prominent Roper recusant family.
See the Other Institutions page for more about the former ownership of this book, or click on the link below to read our blog about this volume.
Book reference:
Avila, Teresa of St, The Flaming Hart or the Life of the Glorious S Teresa, Foundresse of the Reformation, of the Order of the All-Immaculate Virgin-Mother, our B. Lady, of Mount-Carmel. This History of her Life, vvas vvritten by the Saint her selfe, in Spanish; and is nevvly, novv, Translated into English, in the yeare of our Lord God, 1642. Printed in Antwerp by Johannes Meursius. A/245
'Sister M. Ignatia with leave. pray for me. A. Roper'.
We have not been able to identify either of these individuals. However, other inscription in this book locate it in the library of the Order of Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre at Liège, and before that as belonging to John Warner, whose wife, Trevor, later joined the Canonesses. Their daughter, Susan, was educated there and took the name in religion of Ignatia, so this inscription might refer to her.
A. Roper has not been identified but may well have been a member of the prominent Roper recusant family.
See the Other Institutions page for more about the former ownership of this book, or click on the link below to read our blog about this volume.
Book reference:
Avila, Teresa of St, The Flaming Hart or the Life of the Glorious S Teresa, Foundresse of the Reformation, of the Order of the All-Immaculate Virgin-Mother, our B. Lady, of Mount-Carmel. This History of her Life, vvas vvritten by the Saint her selfe, in Spanish; and is nevvly, novv, Translated into English, in the yeare of our Lord God, 1642. Printed in Antwerp by Johannes Meursius. A/245
Alessandra Mancini Altou- A/796
The inscription reads: ' Della Sig:e Alessandra Mancini Altouij'
Book reference:
Ribadeneira, Pedro SJ, Vita del P. Ignatio Loiola. Printed in Venice by Igioliti. 1586. A/796
Book reference:
Ribadeneira, Pedro SJ, Vita del P. Ignatio Loiola. Printed in Venice by Igioliti. 1586. A/796
Sister Mary Evangelista her Book A/261
This inscription reads:
'Sister Mary Evangelista her Book with License of Rvd Mother 1647'
There was a Mary Evangelista Clarke at the Poor Clares at Dunkirk, who died in 1685. She was one of the first nuns who moved to the new convent at Dunkirk from Gravelines, where she had made her profession in 1633, aged 18.
A second inscription below in pencil is dated 1847
Book reference:
De Stella, Diego, The contempt of the world and the vanities thereof. Printed at St Omer for John Heigham. 1622. A/261
'Sister Mary Evangelista her Book with License of Rvd Mother 1647'
There was a Mary Evangelista Clarke at the Poor Clares at Dunkirk, who died in 1685. She was one of the first nuns who moved to the new convent at Dunkirk from Gravelines, where she had made her profession in 1633, aged 18.
A second inscription below in pencil is dated 1847
Book reference:
De Stella, Diego, The contempt of the world and the vanities thereof. Printed at St Omer for John Heigham. 1622. A/261
Dorothy Warren's book.
A/601
This book also contains the inscription for James Anderton, dated 1747 (see above)
Other inscriptions include the initials F.S. and the Latin motto vivam ut vivam
Book reference:
Geninges, John, The life and death of Mr Edmund Geninges priest, crowned with martyrdome at London, the 10 day of Nouember, in the yeare M.D.XCI. Printed at St Omers by Charles Boscard. 1614. A/601
Other inscriptions include the initials F.S. and the Latin motto vivam ut vivam
Book reference:
Geninges, John, The life and death of Mr Edmund Geninges priest, crowned with martyrdome at London, the 10 day of Nouember, in the yeare M.D.XCI. Printed at St Omers by Charles Boscard. 1614. A/601
Sarah Richards 1614. A/602
We do not know who Robert Richards and Sarah Richards were.
Both names are written in what appears to be the same hand, so both were written at the same time, which must have been contemporary with or later than 1724.
The inscription reads:
'Sarah Richards 1614
Robert Richards 1724'
Book reference:
Geninges, John, The life and death of Mr Edmund Geninges priest, crowned with martyrdome at London, the 10 day of Nouember, in the yeare M.D.XCI. Printed at St Omers by Charles Boscard. 1614. A/602
Both names are written in what appears to be the same hand, so both were written at the same time, which must have been contemporary with or later than 1724.
The inscription reads:
'Sarah Richards 1614
Robert Richards 1724'
Book reference:
Geninges, John, The life and death of Mr Edmund Geninges priest, crowned with martyrdome at London, the 10 day of Nouember, in the yeare M.D.XCI. Printed at St Omers by Charles Boscard. 1614. A/602
Helen Andrew 1705 and Mary Agnes G?enston
A/642
The inscriptions on the pastedown of this book read:
'Helen Andrew 1705'
Below this is an inscription which has been struck through, underneath which is a pencil inscription in Fr Newdigate's hand, tentatively identifying the struck through inscription as Mary Agnes G?enston
Helen Andrew and Agnes G?enston may have been nuns at the Cloister of Nazareth, whose inscription is also in this book. See the Other institutions page for more about this book.
Book reference:
Ignatius, St, Spiritual Exercises. Printed at Rouen. 1630
'Helen Andrew 1705'
Below this is an inscription which has been struck through, underneath which is a pencil inscription in Fr Newdigate's hand, tentatively identifying the struck through inscription as Mary Agnes G?enston
Helen Andrew and Agnes G?enston may have been nuns at the Cloister of Nazareth, whose inscription is also in this book. See the Other institutions page for more about this book.
Book reference:
Ignatius, St, Spiritual Exercises. Printed at Rouen. 1630
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