Pocket book of J H Packer

This material is held atSociety of Antiquaries of London

  • Reference
    • GB 118 PAC
  • Former Reference
    • GB 118 MS 865
  • Dates of Creation
    • mid 19th century
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • ff .A-N + 170 (with many loose insertions) Narrow folio. Leather binding, black, with the initials of J.H.Packer, and clasp. Bookplate of Derek Fortrose Allen, VPSA (front pastedown).

Scope and Content

Pocket book of J H Packer of Liverpool, apparently engaged in the silk trade in Canton [Guangzhou]. The book contains many examples of Chinese 'chops' or trade seals, laid down opposite the names of the respective firms, or loosely inserted; some are elaborately decorated. Packer's seal is stamped on the flyleaf (fol. N) between his name and address. Index, fol. D. (Inf. John A.Goodall, FSA).

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

? Part of the bequest of D F Allen, 1975 (A.J., 56 (1976), 351).

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