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[Bookplate for John Rosel]

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A flower (possibly a rose) is clenched by a mailed fist extending from a wreath. At the top of the plate is a banner with the motto.

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Title
[Bookplate for John Rosel]
Date Created
[unknown]
Description
A flower (possibly a rose) is clenched by a mailed fist extending from a wreath. At the top of the plate is a banner with the motto.
Extent
1 bookplate : steel engraving ; 4.9 x 8 cm
Subject
Heraldry
Geographic Location
Canada
Person Or Corporation
Rosel, John
Genre
Prints
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Notes
The motto on the bookplate is identified as that of the Clan Rose which originated in Scotland and has strong links in Nova Scotia ; the clan crest however is not the same as what is depicted on the bookplate.
References:
1) 'Clan Rose.' Wikipedia. Retrieved on February 3, 2011 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Rose 'Badges of Clan Rose.'
2) Chebucto Community Online. Retrieved on February 3, 2011 from http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/FSCNS/Scots_NS/Clans/Rose/Symbols_Rose/Badges_Rose.html
Identifier
BP MUR CAN P R674; BP_MUR_CAN_P_R674
Collection
RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. Leslie Binder. BP MUR CAN P R674
Date Available
2011
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
10.14288/1.0215646
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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