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[Bookplate for George Grey]

Description

In black ink, this bookplate contains an escutcheon with a barry of six pieces, argent (silver) and azure (blue), and a bend gules (red). On the bend are three roundlets bezant (gold). A diadem crest containing a swan rising with wings addorsed and elevated, and a trefoil on its breast. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the French motto.

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Title
[Bookplate for George Grey]
Date Created
[between 1770 and 1829]
Description
In black ink, this bookplate contains an escutcheon with a barry of six pieces, argent (silver) and azure (blue), and a bend gules (red). On the bend are three roundlets bezant (gold). A diadem crest containing a swan rising with wings addorsed and elevated, and a trefoil on its breast. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the French motto.
Extent
1 bookplate : steel engraving ; 6.5 x 8.5 cm
Subject Heraldry
Geographic Location England
Person Or Corporation Grey, George
Genre Prints
Type Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Language
French
Notes
Likely, the Honourable Sir George Grey, first barrister of Lincoln's Inn. He was born October 10, 1767 and died October 3, 1828 at 60 years of age. He was the son of Sir Charles Grey, first Earl Grey, and Elizabeth Grey. He was married to Mary Whitbread, was invested as a Knight Commander Order of Bath, and was created first Baronet Grey in 1814.
References:
1) The Peerage.com, "Hon. Sir George Grey, 1st Bt.," The Peerage.com, http://www.thepeerage.com/p3456.htm#i34558 (accessed January 9, 2008).
Identifier BP MUR ENG P G7494; BP_MUR_ENG_P_G7494
Collection RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR ENG P G7494
Date Available
2008
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
10.14288/1.0215352
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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

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