Anthony Grey 1645-1702

Anthony GREY, 11th Earl of Kent 1645-1702

One of the bookplates of Anthony Grey (British Museum, Franks Collection *37)

Biographical Note

Landowner and courtier.

Characteristic Markings

Used two engraved bookplates, dated 1702 (Franks 12827/*37, *35); amended versions of the plate were used by later members of the family.

Sources

• Cokayne, G. E. The complete peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland. London, 1910-59.
• Gambier Howe, E. R. J . Franks bequest: catalogue of British and American book plates bequeathed to the ... British Museum. London, 1903.
• Lee, B. N. British bookplates: a pictorial history. Newton Abbot, 1979. 30.
• Maggs (catalogues of the London booksellers Maggs Bros): 1212 (1996)/41.