| 1. | ![[Bookplate for Wm. Read]](/cgi-bin/thumbnail.exe?CISOROOT=/bookplate&CISOPTR=576 "[Bookplate for Wm. Read]") | [Bookplate for Wm. Read] | This heraldic bookplate consists of an escutcheon, parted per pale gules (red) and argent (silver). The first half is charged with a bend wavy, charged with three birds. The second is charged with a chevron, with three roundlets, or (gold), one over two. Above the escutcheon is a straight wreath, charged with a bird. Between the wreath and escutcheon is a garter, and in place of mantling, stylized tree branches radiate from behind the escutcheon. The base of the tree continues below the escutcheon, and two banners are placed at the forefront. The first banner has Latin motto within, the second, bookplate owner's name. |
