Owner: Thun und Hohenstein, Franz Anton von ( 1847 - 1916)

Description: Armorial ex-libris, etching, late 19th century. Features the quartered shield of the Thun-Hohenstein family (bends and eagles) supported by two unicorns on a classical plinth. Topped with a count’s coronet and three crested helmets (buffalo horns, unicorn, and eagle wing). The exlibris belonged to Count Franz Anton II von Thun-Hohenstein, a prominent politician in the Kingdom of Bohemia.

Transcription: EX LIBRIS / FRANC. COM. A THVN-HOHENSTEIN / TETSCHEN

Source: Marchesinus, Johannes, Mammotrectus super Bibliam, Venice Franciscus Renner de Heilbronn, and Nicolaus de Frankfordia 1476

Institution: Wellington, National Library of New Zealand, Alexander Turnbull Library Shelfmark: R407725 Location: Upper flyleaf

Century: 19th Exact Date: 1801-1900

Type: Ex-Libris Technique: Printed

See: https://data.cerl.org/mei/02176365

Other usage: https://data.cerl.org/mei/00209241

Last Edited: 2026/04/11 13:20:37