Ownership

One of the owners of this text noted his possession of the book

as when he purchased it.

Abraham Woodhead
An historical narration..., Oxford: 1685.
McClintock Collection

This unique Bible belonged to the man to whom Wesley wrote
his last letter urging him to continue his fight in Parliament
against slavery. Wilberforce, in turn, gave the Bible to son,
later Bishop of Oxford; autograph inscription on front cover
"Saml. Wilberforce, the Gift of his Af ectionate Father. W.
Wilberforce, Marden Park, 2nd Feby. 1822"

Bible
Owned by Wilberforce [Samuel, son of William], Oxford: 1804.
McClintock Collection

Sometimes, we are lucky enough to come across a mark
literally left by the hand of a book’s owner. On p. 473 of this text, there is a clear fingerprint.

Hon. Robert Boyle
The philosophical works..., London: 1738.
McClintock Collection

These inscriptions are all identifying markers to their owners. Each annotation gives insight into the life or personality of the person who owned the book. These examples include small notes from the owner or even a fingerprint from someone as well.