A coat of arms divided into quadrants. Two of the quadrants contain a pair of lions that are surrounded by a border featuring twelve scallop shells; the other two quadrants are of a checkerboard-style design. At the helm, surrounded by mantling, is a knight's helmet. At the crest are two images—to the left, a dragon with a lance through the neck; to the right, a fist grasping an undetermined item. Below is the motto Sola Salus Servire Deo.
A coat of arms with two cougar heads and a crescent featured in the chief. The rest of the field is divided by a bend that features three Catherine wheels. At the helm, surrounded by mantling, is a knight's helmet; the head, upper torso, and wings of a griffin with a flower in its mouth, are at the crest. Below the shield is the motto Honor Virtutis Præmium. Below this, and under the title text, is a spaced in which to mark a number.
Subject (Name):
Hardy, Samuel Little, 1815-1868
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates,, Helmet, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Wings
A knight's helmet beneath some fancy mantling. Above this, to the left, is the head and torso of a ram; to the right is an eagle with an kernel of grain in its beak. Over this is written Spurs 1513. Below the title text is written Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
A shield, party per pale—azure chief with three fleurs-de-lis; atop the middle fleur-de-lis is a small argent shield with a left-handed palm at center. Beneath, a greyhound statant against an argent field. To the right, a gules chief with two stars; beneath, an argent field. At the crest, atop a torse, is a demi greyhound gorged. Beneath the shield, upon a long, flowing banner, is the motto Mutas Inglorius Artes.
Subject (Name):
Halford, Sir Henry, 1766-1844
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Dragon, Duck, Fleur-de-lis, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Star
A coat of arms divided horizontally in half by a large spotted band, with two heads and torsos of lions in the upper portion, and one of the same beneath. This is mounted atop a cross, which in turn is mounted above a banner with the phrase Nec Aspera Terrent. Above the crest, at the helm, is a knight's helmet, flanked by mantling and by two flags. An eagle stands at top center. Below the crest are five military-style medals.
Subject (Name):
Chermside, Sir Robert Alexander
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Animals, Armorial bookplates, Birds, Helmet, Physicians, and Shields
A coat of arms divided horizontally in half by a large spotted band, with two heads and torsos of lions in the upper portion, and one of the same beneath. This is mounted atop a cross, which in turn is mounted above a banner with the phrase Nec Aspera Terrent. At the helm stands an eagle. Below the crest is a military-style medal.
Subject (Name):
Chermside, Sir Robert Alexander
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Animals, Armorial bookplates, Birds, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms divided horizontally in half by a large spotted band, with two heads and torsos of lions in the upper portion, and one of the same beneath. A falcon is perched above, poised to fly. Below there is a blank ribbon.
Subject (Name):
Chermside, Sir Robert Alexander
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates., Birds, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
Two coats of arms alongside each other. To the left, the shield is divided by a wide cross featuring two portcullis, two anchors, and a crown. The four quadrants surrounding the cross contain two snakes and two lions. The chief features a large lion. The one on the left is divided into many parts with anchors, lions and snakes. The shield on the right side features a pomegranate with a small crown on top. A fleur-de-lis is to the right, partially hidden by the border. The chief is designed from several suns and rays. Above the two shields, upon a ribbon, is written Bengal Medical Service. Over this, at the crest of these two shields, is an eight-pointed star featuring the motto Honi Soit Qui Maly Pense. Further above is a jewel-encrusted crown. Below the image is the motto Ouæ Prosunt Omnibus Artes O Bioc Bpaxyc H ∆e Texnh Makph.
A collection of Syriac prayers, incantations, amulets, and magical formulas, intended to provide protection in times of trouble. Name of copyist and place and date of copying not mentioned, probably from the 18th century
Description:
In Syriac., Title supplied by cataloger., Romanization supplied by cataloger., Incipit: "B-šem Māran kātebnā ktibtā d-núṭar bnaynāšā. Qadmāyat ḥarmā B da-ṣlútā. Qadīš. Qadīš. Qadíš. Māryā Ālāhā ḥayeltānā da-mlén šmāyā u-ʼarʻa men tešbḥāteh, men ítúteh u-men hedrā d-zíweh ...", Secundo folio: ṣebyānāk aykānā ba-shmāyā ʼof b-ʼarʻā., 8 x 11 cm; written surface: 6 x 9 cm; 14 lines per page., Binding: In dark brown leather., In clear East Syriac script, in black ink, on paper; headings in red; includes colored drawings of Biblical figures, angels, demons, saints (some local), plants, birds, animals (wild and domestic), snakes, insects, and weapons (daggers, swords, bows, etc., including pistols); the last leaf is inverted., On a typewritten insert: "Syriac astrology and magic, manuscript text and incantations. n.p.n.d.", At the head of folio 1a (in pencil): "Hartford Seminary Syriac 3.", Inside the front and back cover are pasted leaves from two different manuscripts., On the back cover: "Syriac astrology and magic.", On the spine: "S383. Sy83.", and Colophon: No colophon. The codex ends (folio 41b) with a colored drawing of animals and birds.
Subject (Topic):
Amulets, Animals, Birds, Incantations, Insects, Plants, Syriac language, and Weapons
