Historical information

This beautifully bound book was awarded to A. Tunbridge in 1884 for his prowess in French studies during the fifth form. At some stage the book has been donated to Mentone Girls High School and added to their library collection before being donted to Ballarat Clarendon College.

Physical description

A leather bound book with Ballarat College crest and borders embossed in gold on front cover. Page edges have gold-leaf. There is a bookplate fixed to inside front cover. Binding has been re-inforced with tape inside front and back covers.

Inscriptions & markings

Circular Ballarat College crest on front cover with 'E studiis - Claritudo venit around outer edge; Minerva Head in centre with 'Ballarat College' printed around it.
Printed book plate inside the front cover 'BC crest / French / First prize / Fifth form / Awarded to / A. Tunbridge / Christas, 1884.
Title page has been stamped 'Mentone Girls High School Library 2922'
Handwritten on second page 'Donated by E. Payne'