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| Title | [Bookplate for Joseph Bewley] |
| Date Created | [unknown] |
| Description | This non-traditional heraldic bookplate consists of a tilted argent (silver) escutcheon with a sable (black) chevron. On the escutcheon are three bird heads, erased, two over one. Atop the shield is an unusually large helmet in profile, topped by a twig with leaves, a crest wreath, and a stag head, erased. From the helmet flows mantling. Above and below the image are banners containing the text. The image and banners are set upon a designed background and framed by a double border. |
| Extent | 1 bookplate : burin engraving, typography ; 8.6 x 11.3 cm |
| Subject | Heraldry |
| Personal Names | Bewley, Joseph |
| Genre | Prints |
| Type | Still Image |
| Format | image/jpeg |
| Language | Latin
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| Access Identifier | BP MUR SL P B495 |
| Digital Identifier | BP_MUR_SL_P_B495 |
| Is Part Of | RBSC Bookplates |
| Source | Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR SL P B495 |
| 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 | EX LIBRIS FESTINA LENTE Joseph Bewley |
| Translation | Be quick without impetuosity. |
| DOI | 1.0215257 |
