A circular bookplate in which a large, leafy tree rises from a torse. A plate cuts through the trunk, portraying the motto Through. The title text is upon a banner that spans over the tree.
A coat of arms with a Gules-styled field and a pair of wings at center. Over this is a bend Azure. Beneath the shield are grasses and a leafy branch bound together. At the crest, atop a torse, is a ostrich standing close, with a key in its beak. Above this is the motto Nosce Teipsum.
Subject (Name):
Kentish, Edward
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Birds, Physicians, Shield, Shields, Surgeons, and Wings
A shield with fancy, leafed edging and surrounded by flora. Its ermine fretty has been divided by a gules fess with an or roundel at either end. In the center is a smaller shield with an argent field and divided by an azure chevron with three oak leaf clusters. Surrounding the chevron are three demi unicorns saliant; two above, one beneath. At the helm, atop a torse, is a large clawed paw grasping a staff with a fleur-de-lis at the tip. A note says that Milward was an M.D.
Subject (Name):
Milward, Edward, 1712?-1757
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates,, Dragon, Fleur-de-lis, Flower, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A shield featuring an argent field divided by three gules bars. An azure chief features a cinquefoil flanked by two Or roundels. At the helm, atop a torse, is a lion rampant brandishing a crescent. The shield is engulfed by flowers and leaves. A banner at the bottom reads Malo Mori Quam Fœdari. To the lower left are several books, one opened. To the lower right, upon a closed book, is a microscope and a skull.
Subject (Name):
Potter, Edwin S.
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Books, Lions, Microscopes, Nature, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Skull
A shelf, on which is a skull and a microscope. In an oval surrounded by flora reads A wise physician, skilled our wounds to heal, Is more than armies to the public weal. Below the signature of the plate's owner, at center, is a caduceus and additional flowers.
Subject (Name):
Goodyear, Emil S. and Yale School of Medicine
Subject (Topic):
Books, Flowers, Microscopes, Nature, Physicians, Skull, Skulls, and Snakes
A coat of arms with a bend dividing the image into two vertical portions and featuring three scallop shells on it. At the helm is a griffin. Surrounding the shield is elaborate leafing, flowers, and grasses. Below the shield is the motto E Conchis Omnia.