A shield divided into quarters—the first and fourth quarter each feature, upon an azure field, are two or fess. Over this is a bend counter-compony. The second and third quarters, also upon an azure field, are each divided by an or chevron, with an anchor upon it. Surrounding the chevron are three or lozenges; two above, one below. At the helm, to the left, atop a torse is a muzzled bear passant; to the right, atop a torse, is a demi horse with a fleur-de-lis upon it. Below the shield, upon a ribbon, is the motto Verum Atque Decens.
Three years in Europe: or, Places I have seen and people I have met. By W. Wells Brown, a fugitive
Image Count:
2
Subject (Geographic):
France --Description and travel and Great Britain --Description and travel
Subject (Name):
Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884 --portraits, Nell, William C. (William Cooper), 1816-1874 --Presentation inscription from W.W. Brown., and Woodman, Richard, 1784-1859, engraver
Subject (Topic):
Slavery --United States --Anti-slavery movements and Slavery --United States --Fugitive slaves
A thistle plant with two flowers upon a torse. A small bee-like insect collects nectar from the top flower. Above, upon a banner, is the motto E Labore Dulcedo. Beneath the title text is a space in which to indicate a number.