| 1. | ![[Bookplate for J. H. Ainsworth by T. E.]](/cgi-bin/thumbnail.exe?CISOROOT=/bookplate&CISOPTR=435 "[Bookplate for J. H. Ainsworth by T. E.]") | [Bookplate for J. H. Ainsworth by T. E.] | This heraldic bookplate consists of an escutcheon divided per pale. The gules (red) dexter of the shield contains a small crescent at precise middle chief, and three battle axes argent (silver), two over one. The battle axe is an ancient military weapon, and placed on a shield represents a mark of prowess. The argent sinister of the shield contains a gules canton at dexter chief. The canton contains a talbot's head, erased. The sinister side of the shield also contains a chevron, ermines (a fur represented by white spots on a black field). Atop the escutcheon is the helm, grated and in profile. The helm is topped by a straight crest wreath and an armored figure holding a battle axe in his dexter hand. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the latin motto. |
