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Description
In black ink. Escutcheon parted per saltire, or [gold] and argent [white], a bend sinister, azure [blue], a bordure parted per saltire, argent and or. Above the escutcheon is a straight crest wreath on which is a gryphon, couped and collared. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the Latin motto. Paper damage at top right hand corner.
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[Bookplate]
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Date Created |
[unknown]
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Description |
In black ink. Escutcheon parted per saltire, or [gold] and argent [white], a bend sinister, azure [blue], a bordure parted per saltire, argent and or. Above the escutcheon is a straight crest wreath on which is a gryphon, couped and collared. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the Latin motto. Paper damage at top right hand corner.
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Extent |
1 bookplate : steel engraving ; 7.5 x 10.9 cm
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File Format |
image/jpeg
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Language |
Latin
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Notes |
The Latin motto "Nil Desperandum" is a line from the Odes of Horace, and has been adopted by a number of families, cities, and ships. The owner of this bookplate is unknown.
References: 1) Horace: Odes I. "Q. HORATI FLACCI CARMINVM LIBER PRIMVS." The Latin Library. http://www.thelatinlibrary.com/horace/carm1.shtml (accessed on 16 January 2009). |
Identifier |
BP MUR SL P U655; BP_MUR_SL_P_U655
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Collection | |
Source |
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR SL P U655
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Date Available |
2009
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Provider |
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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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
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DOI |
10.14288/1.0215449
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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