| 21. | ![[Bookplate for Schuyler Merritt]](/cgi-bin/thumbnail.exe?CISOROOT=/bookplate&CISOPTR=540 "[Bookplate for Schuyler Merritt]") | [Bookplate for Schuyler Merritt] | This heraldic bookplate consists of an escutcheon, a barry of six, or (gold) and sable (black), with a bend, ermine (white powdered fur, black tufts). Above the escutcheon is a helmet in profile (denoting status of esquire and gentleman). Above the helmet is a curved wreath charged with a chained beast passant. Surrounding the escutcheon is a circular banner, with Latin motto within. The entire crest is situated in a rectangular frame filled with foliage-like mantling in the upper half and a row of books directly below the escutcheon. An open book, three open flowers, and a banner with "EX LIBRIS" are situated in the foreground in front of the volumes. |
