At the center of this plate is a reproduction of Enrique Simonet's Autopsy, below which is written L'Anatomie du Coeur. Here the medical examiner is seen observing the heart presumably removed from the woman on the gurney in front of him. A note on the reverse side of the bookplate indicates that it was never used.
A microscope and a shelf full of books, with an open book in the forefront, are at the center of this plate. Above, surrounded by elaborate design, are two swords crossed with a lion supporting a cross at the center. Within this design is the motto Forte et Fidele.
Subject (Name):
Coutant, Richard B.
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial bookplates, Books, Cross, Lion, Physicians, and Sword
A coat of arms with three lions. At the helm is a knight's helmet surrounded by mantling. Above the crest is an eagle; below is the motto Suivez Raison.
Subject (Name):
Browne, Henry Peter
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Armorial bookplates, Birds, Lions, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms divided into three parts. Within are three bears, two doves, and a fleur-de-lis. The shield divided in two parts on which are three bear like animals two birds and a fleur-de-lis. The design is surrounded by elaborate mantling and flora. Above this is a heron standing in tall grass. Below reads the motto Le Bon Temps Viendra.
Subject (Name):
Barham, Hy
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Birds, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms with various stripes and shaped decoration. Above the mantling and helm is a spotted hyiena-esque creature. Beneath the crest is the motto Loyal Jusq'a la Mort.
Subject (Name):
Belchier, J.
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A shield with a gules field, upon which three larger crescents surround a smaller crescent at center. At the helm is a knight's helmet; at the crest, upon a torse, is a demi unicorn. The shield is edged with leafing, and additional flora. Above the image, upon a long, flowing banner is the motto A Tout Pouvoir.
Subject (Name):
Oliphant, James, 1734-1818
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Crescent, Helmet, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Unicorn
A coat of arms with three lions. Surrounding the crest are two boughs with leaves and berries. Above the crest is an eagle; below is the motto Suivez Raison.
Subject (Name):
Browne, John
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Birds, Heraldic bookplates, Lions, Physicians, and Shields
A coat of arms, with an or-styled background and an azure chief with an indented edge. Upon it are three roundels, also with an or-styled design. The shield itself is surrounded by elaborate leafing. At the helm is a knight's helmet; at the crest is a chapeau featuring four ermine spots. Atop this is a pelican tending to an infant lying in a bird's nest. Beneath the shield is the motto Sans Changer.
Subject (Name):
Latham, John
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Birds, Helmet, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Surgeons