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[Bookplate]

Description

In black ink. This bookplate consists of an escutcheon, azure (blue), a bend, or (gold), with three lions, cabossed, gules (red). On the field, two boujet, or. Above the shield is a straight crest wreath topped with a dog, sejant, or, on grass tethered to a battle axe. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the Latin motto.

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Title
[Bookplate]
Date Created
[unknown]
Description
In black ink. This bookplate consists of an escutcheon, azure (blue), a bend, or (gold), with three lions, cabossed, gules (red). On the field, two boujet, or. Above the shield is a straight crest wreath topped with a dog, sejant, or, on grass tethered to a battle axe. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the Latin motto.
Extent
1 bookplate : steel engraving ; 7.8 x 11.3 cm
Subject
Heraldry
Genre
Prints
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Language
Latin
Notes
The Latin motto "Credentibus Nil Difficle" is associated with the surname Hunt. However, no similar coat-of-arms was found in relationship to a Hunt family.
References:
1) Irish Crest. Hunt, http://echosoftime.com/irish_crest.htm, 16 Oct 2008.
Identifier
BP MUR SL P U374; BP_MUR_SL_P_U374
Collection
RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR SL P U374
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
10.14288/1.0215431
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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