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[Bookplate for George Grey]
[Bookplate for George Grey]
Title[Bookplate for George Grey]
Date Created[between 1770 and 1829]
Sort Date1829
DescriptionIn black ink, this bookplate contains an escutcheon with a barry of six pieces, argent (silver) and azure (blue), and a bend gules (red). On the bend are three roundlets bezant (gold). A diadem crest containing a swan rising with wings addorsed and elevated, and a trefoil on its breast. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the French motto.
Extent1 bookplate : steel engraving ; 6.5 x 8.5 cm
SubjectHeraldry
Subject - GeographicEngland
Personal NamesGrey, George
GenrePrints
TypeStill Image
Formatimage/jpeg
LanguageFrench
NotesLikely, the Honourable Sir George Grey, first barrister of Lincoln's Inn. He was born October 10, 1767 and died October 3, 1828 at 60 years of age. He was the son of Sir Charles Grey, first Earl Grey, and Elizabeth Grey. He was married to Mary Whitbread, was invested as a Knight Commander Order of Bath, and was created first Baronet Grey in 1814.
References:
1) The Peerage.com, "Hon. Sir George Grey, 1st Bt., " The Peerage.com, http://www.thepeerage.com/p3456.htm#i34558 (accessed January 9, 2008).
Access IdentifierBP MUR ENG P G7494
Digital IdentifierBP_MUR_ENG_P_G7494
Is Part OfRBSC Bookplates
SourceOriginal Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR ENG P G7494
Date Available2008
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
TranscriptDE BON VOULOIR SERVIR LE ROY George Grey. LINCOLNS INN.
TranslationTo serve the King with right good will.
DOI1.0215352
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