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[Bookplate for E. Bibl. Radcl.]

This heraldic bookplate consists of an escutcheon, in the shape of a Victorian shield, argent (silver), and a bend engrailed, sable. Surrounding the escutcheon is a circular border, with embellishments within. Below the circular border is bookplate text.

Heraldry

Radcl., E. Bibl.

Still Image

Uncertain if bookplate belongs to an institution or individual. It is possible bookplate has connections with the Radcliffe Library at Oxford, but association cannot be confirmed.
References:
1) The Manual of Heraldry . 7th Ed. London: Virtue Brothers & Co., 1866.
2) Heraldic Dictionary . University of Notre Dame, Dept. of Special Collections. 31 July 2000 . Accessed 21 Nov. 2007 at http://www.rarebooks.nd.edu/digital/heraldry/index.html.
3) "Mottoes Q-S." Heraldry Unlimited. First accessed 3 Mar. 2004 from http://www.heraldryunlimited.com/guide/motto/AC.htm.
4) Simpson, D.P. Cassell's New Latin Dictionary. 3rd Ed. London: Cassell & Company Ltd., 1964.

RBSC Bookplates

2008

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