Bookplate of William Wilberforce (1759-1833)

Bookplate of William Wilberforce, politician, philanthropist and campaigner for the abolition of slavery, as well as one of St John's most famous alumni, from The poetical works of Charles, Earl of Crawford and Lindsay, Viscount Garnock (London, c. 1815). The College has two other volumes bearing his autograph and some manuscript notes, as well as one of his own works with a manuscript dedication to Sir George Prevost.

Gift of Miss E. Yates.