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What does the book, Wee Macgreegor, have to do with American history? Nothing really, except that it belonged to a Scotsman named William A. Brodie (1841-1917) who, at the age of two, emigrated to America with his parents.
Unless you're from Geneseo, New York, you probably never heard of William A. Brodie. He was a Master Mason of the Great State of New York. He was also the mason who set the cornerstone of the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty.
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To verify that this is the bookplate of the William A. Brodie who set the cornerstone, I also have a book formerly owned by his son, Warren J. Brodie, Geneseo, New York
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2 comments:
I sold you these books. It makes me happy that they are meaningful to you. I purchased a number of items from Mr. Brodie's estate and have enjoyed sending them around the world. One thing that I passed on was the original artwork for that beautiful bookplate you have pictured. I am still kicking myself over that.
852William A. Brodie was the brother of my Great Grandmother, McDowell Jane Brodie Coddington. My Grandfather, father & brother are all named William Brodie Coddington. (Sr, Jr, & III)
Glad that you are enjoying the book!
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