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[Bookplate for Sir W. G. Gordon Cumming]
[Bookplate for Sir W. G. Gordon Cumming]
Title[Bookplate for Sir W. G. Gordon Cumming]
Date Created[unknown]
DescriptionThis bookplate consists of an escutcheon braced between two white horse supporters. The escutcheon is quartered and counter-charged. Two quarters contain three garbes on an azure (blue) background, two over one. The other two quarters contain three garters, sable (black), charged with three roses each, on an argent (silver) background. The shield also contains an inescutcheon charged with a coat of arms. Atop the escutcheon is a helm and mantling. The helm is crested by a curved wreath and a lion, rampant, holding a dagger in its right paw. Above the lion is a banner containing the English motto. Below the shield and its supporters are more ornamental mantling and a suspended banner.
Extent1 bookplate : lithography ; 10.1 x 13.1 cm
SubjectHeraldry
Subject - GeographicEngland
Personal NamesCumming, W. G. Gordon, Sir
GenrePrints
TypeStill Image
Formatimage/jpeg
Access IdentifierBP MUR ENG P C866
Digital IdentifierBP_MUR_ENG_P_C866
Is Part OfRBSC Bookplates
SourceOriginal Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR ENG P C866
Date Available2007
Publisher - DigitalVancouver : University of British Columbia Library
RightsImages 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
TranscriptCOURAGE Sir W.G.Gordon Cumming Bar.t
DOI1.0215286
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