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[Bookplate for David Brearley by Vallance] Vallance

Description

This heraldic bookplate consists of an argent (silver) escutcheon containing a gules (red) cross potent. At the dexter chief of the escutcheon is a gules fleur-de-lis. The crest is a helmet in profile, without bars and beaver open. Atop the helmet, on a straight crest wreath, is a gules demi-lion. Below the shield are two different branches and a banner containing the Latin motto.

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Title
[Bookplate for David Brearley by Vallance]
Creator
Vallance
Date Created
[between 1830 and 1899]
Description
This heraldic bookplate consists of an argent (silver) escutcheon containing a gules (red) cross potent. At the dexter chief of the escutcheon is a gules fleur-de-lis. The crest is a helmet in profile, without bars and beaver open. Atop the helmet, on a straight crest wreath, is a gules demi-lion. Below the shield are two different branches and a banner containing the Latin motto.
Extent
1 bookplate : intaglio printing ; 7.9 x 12.5 cm
Subject
Heraldry
Geographic Location
United States
Person Or Corporation
Brearley, David
Genre
Prints
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Language
Latin
Notes
According to "American Bookplates" by Charles Dexter Allen, David Brearly [sic] was recorded as having been a jurist of Trenton, N.J. and a brave officer in the American Revolution.
Identifier
BP MUR USA P B743; BP_MUR_USA_P_B743
Collection
RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR USA P B743
Date Available
2007
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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
DOI
10.14288/1.0215269
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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