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| Title | [Bookplate for George R. Alexander] |
| Date Created | [unknown] |
| Description | This heraldic bookplate consists of an or (gold) escutcheon with a galley at its centre. A galley is an ancient vessel propelled by oars, and is frequently used in the heraldry of naval officers. Also on the escutcheon are three cross crosslets fitchy sable -- one in dexter chief, one in sinister chief, and one in precise middle base. Atop the escutcheon is a half-visored helm in profile. Within the helm, one can see what appears to be the face of a cat. The helm is topped by a crest wreath and a horse's head, proper, couped and gules (red). From the helm flows extensive or and gules mantling. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the latin motto. |
| Extent | 1 bookplate : etching ; 6.5 x 9 cm |
| Subject | Heraldry ; Ships |
| Subject - Geographic | Canada |
| Personal Names | Alexander, George R. |
| Genre | Prints |
| Type | Still Image |
| Format | image/jpeg |
| Language | Latin
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| Notes | References:
1) This bookplate is listed in the book "A List of Canadian Book-Plates", Society of Bookplate Bibliophiles, 1919. |
| Access Identifier | BP MUR CAN P A449 |
| Digital Identifier | BP_MUR_CAN_P_A449 |
| Is Part Of | RBSC Bookplates |
| Source | Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR CAN P A449 |
| Date Available | 2007 |
| Publisher - Digital | 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 |
| Transcript | DUCITUR NON TRAHITUR George R. Alexander. |
| Translation | He is led, not drawn. |
| DOI | 1.0215254 |
