A coat of arms divided into two by a wavy line. A stag lying prone is in the center of this band; with two pheons above, and one below. At the helm is a man holding a heart-shaped object. Above is the motto Sapienter si Sincere.
Subject (Name):
Davidson, John Mitchell
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Physicians, Portraits, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms featuring a tressure design with sixteen fleurs-de-lis interspersed throughout. At the center is a chevron; above are two skeleton keys; below, just one. At the crest, atop a torse, is the head and neck of an antelope. Below is the motto Let the Deed Shaw.
Subject (Name):
Fleming, John Osborn
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Keys, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms divided vertically in half; the left-hand side displaying a bull, and the right-hand side displaying three bees amidst a wide horizontal band. At the helm is the upper half of a dragon, who grasps an arrow in its right paw. The coat of arms is surrounded by mantling, flowers, and leaves.
Subject (Name):
Coale, Josiah, 1632?-1668
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Insect, Physicians, and Shields
A coat of arms in the upper left-hand corner features three pine trees and a trefoil. At the helm, atop a chapeau, is the head of a griffin. To the right, surrounding the title text, are spaces in which to record specific information. At the top is Class (with a handwritten "S" next to this) and Book (with "20" noted). Below is written This book treats also of, then beneath is Subject ... Page ... Subject ... Page. Two lines below allow for additional text. A blue stamp marks over the entire plate.
Subject (Name):
Von der Meer, A.
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Physicians, and Shield
A coat of arms with a fret in the center. At the helm is a knight's helmet, surrounded by mantling. At the crest, atop a torse, is a lion. Five smaller coats of arms hang above this. Below the shield is the motto En Dieu se Fie. Surrounding the image is a large frame decorated with leaves and flowers.
Subject (Name):
Verdu, Michael J.
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A vicious satire on the life and works of Philip Thicknesse, writer and soldier, dedicated to a number of Thicknesse's most prominent enemies: Lord Thurlow, the Earls of Camde, Bute, Bathurst, and Coventry as well as Thicknesse's own sons Baron Audley and Philip Junior. Minerva bursts from Thicknesse's head; on her shield is a damning list of his "Acts of Courage & Wisdom," including running from his command in Jamaica, extorting money, refusing to fight Lord Orwell, debauching his own niece, and horsewhipping his daughter to death
Alternative Title:
Lieutenant Governor Gall-Stone inspired by Alecto and Birth of Minerva
Description:
Title etched below image., Quoted text following title: "From his head she sprung, a goddess arm'd." Milton., Dedication etched below title: To the opinions of The Right Honble. Edward, Lord Thurlow, the Earls Camden, Bute ... this attempt to elucidate the properties of honor and courage, intelligence and philanthropy, is most respectfully submitted by their servant, Js. Gillray., 1 print : etching and engraving with aquatint on wove paper ; sheet 52.8 x 39.3 cm., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark on right and left edges.
Publisher:
Pubd. Feby. 15th, 1790, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Thicknesse, Philip, 1719-1792
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Demons, Erinyes (Greek mythology), and Minerva (Roman deity)
A vicious satire on the life and works of Philip Thicknesse, writer and soldier, dedicated to a number of Thicknesse's most prominent enemies: Lord Thurlow, the Earls of Camde, Bute, Bathurst, and Coventry as well as Thicknesse's own sons Baron Audley and Philip Junior. Minerva bursts from Thicknesse's head; on her shield is a damning list of his "Acts of Courage & Wisdom," including running from his command in Jamaica, extorting money, refusing to fight Lord Orwell, debauching his own niece, and horsewhipping his daughter to death
Alternative Title:
Lieutenant Governor Gall-Stone inspired by Alecto and Birth of Minerva
Description:
Title etched below image., Quoted text following title: "From his head she sprung, a goddess arm'd." Milton., and Dedication etched below title: To the opinions of The Right Honble. Edward, Lord Thurlow, the Earls Camden, Bute ... this attempt to elucidate the properties of honor and courage, intelligence and philanthropy, is most respectfully submitted by their servant, Js. Gillray.
Publisher:
Pubd. Feby. 15th, 1790, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Thicknesse, Philip, 1719-1792
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Demons, Erinyes (Greek mythology), and Minerva (Roman deity)
“Un Eléphant domestique des Indes et son cornac. Een tamme Indiaansche Olifant met zijnen drijver.” A driver is shown next to a domesticated elephant wearing a heavy chain girth. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Missions der PP. Carmes Déchaussés sur la côte de Malabar (Cochin et Travancore. – Indes Anglaises). Zendingen der PP. Ongeschoeide Karmelicten op de kust van Malabar, (Engelsch Indië). There is no handwriting on the back.
