The Alison Eliason Library is an integral aspect of Marc-James Mews. An extensive collection of books,
manuscripts, early Ecclesiastic bindings, illuminated and early printed leaves, 17th and 18th Century indentures,
15th Century woodblocks, 12th Century brass rubbings from York Minster, and other incunabula
are available for viewing upon request. This is an impressive library that dates back to 13th Century.
The Alison Eliason Library
is the repository for gifts to honor the memory of James F. Neal.
Each year an item is added to the library collection to mark his birthday.
Below are shown some of these items.
These Armorial Book-ends, dated to the middle of the 19th C. were added to the Library in
Memory of James F. Neal
in July of 2004 to commemorate his 59th birthday.
This Gothic Revival Book Shelf was added to the Library in
Memory of James F. Neal
in July of 2005 to commemorate his 60th birthday.
This Brass and Leather Document Case was added to the Library in
Memory of James F. Neal
in July of 2006 to commemorate his 61th birthday.
Below are photos from a very large desktop inkstand and
desk-to mailbox
from the Wells
Theological College in
the Cathedral City of Wells in England.
This inkstand was added to the Library in Memory of James F. Neal
in July of 2009 to commemorate his 64th birthday.
This inkstand was added to the Library in Memory of James F. Neal
in July of 2009 to commemorate his 64th birthday.
A close up of the coat of arms of the Wells Theological College (founded circa
1847) Library Inkstand.
The quote is from St. Paul in Latin : Absit mihi glorianri mihi in cruce (far
be it from me to glory
except in the cross)... and then the school name below: Coll. Theolo.
Wellens 18
This is the building that houses the college library in Wells.
This is where the
inkstand stood for over a century.
Note the coat of arms over the door.
This is an exceptional Gothic Revival mail box used at the library at
Wells.
This mailbox was added to the Library in Memory of James F. Neal
in July of 2010 to commemorate his 65th birthday.
When you tour Marc-James Mews, please visit the Alison Eliason Library.
Ask Marc to share his rare books, manuscripts, 13th-16th illuminations, and incunabula.
Sorry, items displayed on this page are not for sale.
*Provenance: The Edward Davidson Fine Arts Collection
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