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[Bookplate for Felix Carbray]

Description

This bookplate consists of a an ornamental escutcheon, ermine (white powdered fur with black tufts), charged with a lion rampant, gules (red). The crest consists of a dexter helm, topped by a curved wreath and dexter cubit arm holding a sword. From either side of the crest extends elaborate mantling which flows down to the base of the shield where a banner is located, containing the Irish motto: "DIA A'S CEART." Translates to "God's Right" (as in His right to rule).

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Title
[Bookplate for Felix Carbray]
Date Created
[between 1870 and 1899]
Description
This bookplate consists of a an ornamental escutcheon, ermine (white powdered fur with black tufts), charged with a lion rampant, gules (red). The crest consists of a dexter helm, topped by a curved wreath and dexter cubit arm holding a sword. From either side of the crest extends elaborate mantling which flows down to the base of the shield where a banner is located, containing the Irish motto: "DIA A'S CEART." Translates to "God's Right" (as in His right to rule).
Extent
1 bookplate : burin engraving ; 6.4 x 9.5 cm
Subject
Heraldry
Geographic Location
Canada
Person Or Corporation
Carbray, Felix
Genre
Prints
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Language
Irish
Notes
Felix Carbray was the Consul of Portugal at the port of Québec, and Member of the Québec Legislature. He was born December 22, 1835 in Québec, and died December 20, 1907 in Québec. Speeches by Felix Carbray can be found in the UBC Library Catalogue. The bookplate owner's name has been outlined in pencil.
References:
1) Prescott, Winward, "A List of Canadian Bookplates," 1919.
2) Canadian Dictionary of Biography Online: http://www.biographi.ca/EN/ShowBio.asp?BioId=40731&query=Felix%20AND%20Carbray
Identifier
BP MUR CAN P C373; BP_MUR_CAN_P_C373
Collection
RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR CAN P C373
Date Available
2026-02-05
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
10.14288/1.0215299
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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