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[Bookplate for George de Pafsow]
[Bookplate for George de Pafsow]
Title[Bookplate for George de Pafsow]
Date Created[unknown]
DescriptionThis heraldic bookplate consists of an escutcheon, azure (blue), charged with a greyhound courant (in motion), running on ground. Above the escutcheon is a straight wreath, charged with a greyhound couchant (sitting position). Below the escutcheon is bookplate owner's name.
Extent1 bookplate : steel engraving ; 7.3 x 9.1 cm
SubjectHeraldry
Personal NamesPafsow, George de
GenrePrints
TypeStill Image
Formatimage/jpeg
NotesSimilar bookplate with straight wreath over escutcheon can be found at BP MUR SL P P347a. It is possible both bookplates belong to same individual, but typographical variations make match inconclusive.
References:
1) The Manual of Heraldry. 7th Ed. London: Virtue Brothers & Co., 1866.
2) Heraldic Dictionary. University of Notre Dame, Dept. of Special Collections. 31 July 2000. Accessed 21 Nov. 2007 at http://www.rarebooks.nd.edu/digital/heraldry/index.html.
3) "Mottoes Q-S." Heraldry Unlimited. First accessed 3 Mar. 2004 from http://www.heraldryunlimited.com/guide/motto/AC.htm.
4) Simpson, D.P. Cassell's New Latin Dictionary. 3rd Ed. London: Cassell & Company Ltd., 1964.
Access IdentifierBP MUR SL P P347b
Digital IdentifierBP_MUR_SL_P_P347b
Is Part OfRBSC Bookplates
SourceOriginal Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR SL P P347b
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
TranscriptGeorge De Pafsow
DOI1.0215392
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