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[Bookplate for Benjamin Morris]

Description

In black ink, this bookplate consists of an escutcheon, gules (red), charged with two identical swords, crossed at the fess point, and a sheaf or garb of wheat located at the nombril point. The escutcheon has a decorative bordure, and is crested by a dexter helmet, closed, with elaborate mantling flowing outward from either side. Above the helmet is a curved crest wreath and a "savage" head and bust. In heraldry, the "savage" is a symbol of wildness and purity. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the Latin motto.

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Title
[Bookplate for Benjamin Morris]
Date Created
[between 1700 and 1799]
Description
In black ink, this bookplate consists of an escutcheon, gules (red), charged with two identical swords, crossed at the fess point, and a sheaf or garb of wheat located at the nombril point. The escutcheon has a decorative bordure, and is crested by a dexter helmet, closed, with elaborate mantling flowing outward from either side. Above the helmet is a curved crest wreath and a "savage" head and bust. In heraldry, the "savage" is a symbol of wildness and purity. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the Latin motto.
Extent
1 bookplate : burin engraving ; 6 x 10.1 cm
Subject
Heraldry
Geographic Location
Waterford (Ireland)
Person Or Corporation
Morris, Benjamin
Genre
Prints
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Language
Latin
Notes
This bookplate likely belongs to the 1720 Mayor of Waterford, Ireland, Benjamin Morris.
References:
1) Wikipedia.org, "List of rulers of Waterford," (5 March 2008).
2) Waterford County Museum, "Mayors of Waterford City,"
Identifier
BP MUR ENG P M677; BP_MUR_ENG_P_M677
Collection
RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR ENG P M677
Date Available
2025-12-07
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
10.14288/1.0215375
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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