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Description
This bookplate consists of an escutcheon, azure (blue), with an or (gold) embattled fess. The fess contains two cross crosslets. On the azure surface of the escutcheon are three crescents, two over one. The escutcheon is bordered by an elaborate frame and topped by a visored helm in profile. Atop the helm is a crest wreath and an unicorn's head, couped and horned. From the helm flows extensive mantling. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the latin motto.
Item Metadata
| Title |
[Bookplate for John Bebb]
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| Date Created |
[1730?]
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| Description |
This bookplate consists of an escutcheon, azure (blue), with an or (gold) embattled fess. The fess contains two cross crosslets. On the azure surface of the escutcheon are three crescents, two over one. The escutcheon is bordered by an elaborate frame and topped by a visored helm in profile. Atop the helm is a crest wreath and an unicorn's head, couped and horned. From the helm flows extensive mantling. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the latin motto.
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| Extent |
1 bookplate : burin engraving ; 9.5 x 13.1 cm
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| File Format |
image/jpeg
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| Language |
Latin
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| Notes |
If in fact this bookplate is from England around 1730, then it would be Georgian. The Georgian era in England generally refers to a period from 1714 to 1830, covering the reigns of the kings George I, George II, George III and George IV.
References: 1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgian_period_in_British_history |
| Identifier |
BP MUR SL P B433; BP_MUR_SL_P_B433
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| Collection | |
| Source |
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR SL P B433
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| Date Available |
2007
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| Provider |
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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| Rights |
Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books and Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca
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| DOI |
10.14288/1.0215256
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Rights
Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books and Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca