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Adams, Francis, Sc.

In black ink. Escutcheon parted per cross. First quarter, or, a lion, gules, rampant. Second quarter, argent, an arm embowed fessways holding an axe shaped like a cross formy. Third quarter, argent, a lymphad, sails furled, on water. Fourth quarter, argent, a fish on water. Shield supporters, two horse-like beasts with short tails, combatant. Helm, a diadem topped with a lion, couped. Below the escutcheon is a banner with mantling containing the Latin motto.

Heraldry

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Although exact owner of bookplate is unknown, bookplate artist F. Adams did operate out of Montreal, Canada, in the late 19th century, according to H.W. Fincham's 'The Artists & Engravers of British & American Bookplates' (1897). In addition, heraldic arms are similar to that of the MacLachlan of MacLachlan family listed in Burke's Landed Gentry (1937 ed.), as well as Latin motto. On thin paper, possibly a copy.
References:
1) Burke, Bernard. Burke's Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry. London: Shaw Publishing Co., Ltd, 1937.
2) Fincham, H.W. The Artists and Engravers of British and American Bookplates. London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co. Ltd, 1897.

RBSC Bookplates

2009

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