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[Bookplate for George A. Hanson]

Description

In black ink, an escutcheon, azure (blue), with a cross botony, or (gold), between four fleur-de-lis, argent (silver). The escutcheon is crested by a dexter helmet, with the beaver closed and mantling. Atop the helmet is a curved crest wreath with bird perched. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the Latin motto.

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Title
[Bookplate for George A. Hanson]
Date Created
[unknown]
Description
In black ink, an escutcheon, azure (blue), with a cross botony, or (gold), between four fleur-de-lis, argent (silver). The escutcheon is crested by a dexter helmet, with the beaver closed and mantling. Atop the helmet is a curved crest wreath with bird perched. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the Latin motto.
Extent
1 bookplate : steel engraving ; 6.4 x 10.2 cm
Subject
Heraldry
Person Or Corporation
Hanson, George A.
Genre
Prints
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Language
Latin
Identifier
BP MUR SL P H367; BP_MUR_SL_P_H367
Collection
RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR SL P H367
Date Available
2026-04-11
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
10.14288/1.0215370
Aggregated Source Repository
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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