[Arms of the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London] [graphic].

Description

Title: [Arms of the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London] [graphic].
Published / Created: [18--?]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: publisher not identified
Abstract: Depiction of the arms of the Society of Apothecaries, with Apollo on the shield, his head radiant, overcoming pestilence which is represented by a wyvern; the supporters are golden unicorns, the crest is a rhinoceros; motto "Opiferque Per Orbem Dicor" within banner at bottom
Description: Title devised by cataloger.
Date supplied by cataloger.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Probably meant to be printed at the top of official notices and invitations of the Society.
Mounted to 27.1 x 20.8 cm; mounted above is a smaller (sheet 40 x 48 mm) hand-colored etching of the same arms, the details varying slightly.
Mounted before page 359 in volume 2 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Malcolm, J.P. Londinium redivivum, or, An antient history and modern description of London.
Provenance: Engraved bookplate of Charles E.H. Chadwick Healey in each volume; sold at his sale, Hodgson Rooms, 1942. Also with the bookplate: Harry Lawrence Bradfer Lawrence F.S.A. in volume 2. Marlborough Rare Books; May 2024.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 11.5 x 16.2 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English