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

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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.
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.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 11.5 x 16.2 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Genre: Etchings England London 1800
Engravings England London 1800
Material: etching and engraving ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London.
Apollo (Deity),
Subject (Topic): Guilds
Coats of arms
Unicorns
Rhinoceroses
Subjects: Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London
Apollo (Deity)
Guilds
Coats of arms
Unicorns
Rhinoceroses
England > London > 1800
Chadwyck-Healey, Charles E. H. (Charles Edward Heley), Sir, 1845-1919 > Bookplate
Bradfer-Lawrence, H. L. (Harry Lawrence) > Bookplate
Riviere > Binding