Work on paper - Bookmark

Historical information

This bookmark issued by the publishing company of Thomas Nelson c.1890 promotes the patriotic adventure series of books written by W. H. G. Kingston.

Significance

Late Victorian publisher's promotional bookmark advertising the company's books of W. H. G. Kingston in promoting adventure and patriotism for the British Empire, a popular series for Victorian and Edwardian youth in Australia and across the British Empire. A bookmark from the Taffe family collection housed in the Hymettus library and the biggest bookmark collection in Australia.

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