[Mathew Varenne, bookseller, near Somerset House in the Strand.] Engraved bookplate ('H: Hulsbergh Sc.') with inscription 'This Book and all sorts are to be had at Math: Varrenne's at the Senecas head near Sommerset house in ye Strand.'

Note that Varenne's Christian name is spelled with one 't' on the bookplate, and generally with two 't's by later sources. In good condition, on lightly-aged paper, tipped in onto a grey paper mount. Engraved on a 12 x 8 cm piece of wove paper, with no margin. The engraving depicts a carved head of Seneca on a plinth, on the panel at the front of which is carved 'This Book and all sorts are | to be had at Math: Varenne's | at the Seneca's head near | Sommerset house in ye Strand.' On the left side of the statue is written 'SENE', and on the right 'CA.' To the left, on the ledge of the plinth, above the inscription: 'H: Hulsbergh Sc.' According to the BBTI Varenne (alternatively de Varenne or Varens) was an apprentice of the Stationers' Company in 1717. The family firm also sold patent medicines. No copy found on either COPAC or OCLC WorldCat.