The back view of a nude man, his right hand supporting a sword and his left hand extended, stands facing a starry night sky with a large comet overhead.
Subject (Name):
Dayton, Arthur Bliss, 1889-1969 and Yale School of Medicine
A scene with a large caduceus at center, with a crown at the top of the staff. The caduceus divides the scene into two portions: to the left, in the upper half, is the University of Pennsylvania's coat of arms, featuring two books and a dolphin on the chief, and a chevron with three roundels beneath. The motto Leges sine moribus vanae surrounds the shield. To the lower left is a woman displaying two rulers and a compass. To the right of the caduceus, in the upper right-hand corner, is the University of Chicago's coat of arms, featuring the motto Crescat scientia; vita excolatur in the chief, and a large phoenix beneath. To the lower right is a woman playing the mandolin.
Subject (Name):
Feinstein, Alvan R., 1925-
Subject (Topic):
Birds, Crown, Physicians, Shells, Snakes, Sword, Wings, and Woman
A coat of arms divided in half by an indent featuring three flowers. Above are the heads and torsos of two dragon-like creatures; below is one of the same. Mantling surrounds the crest, and a right-sided arm clad in armor brandishing a sword is at the helm. Below, flanking three military-esque medals, is the motto Through Difficulties.
Subject (Name):
Clarke, Andrew
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Hand, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Sword
A coat of arms divided into two, with a lion in the lower main portion, and three stars in the upper portion. Beneath the shield are two long bundles of grass bound at the lower stems. At the helm is a knight's helmet, surrounded by mantling. Above this is an arm clad in armor holding a sword. Over the entire crest is the motto Ne Parcas nec Spernas.
Subject (Name):
Black
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Lions, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Sword
A shield, edged with leafing, with three profiled heads against an argent field. At the helm is a knight's helmet backed by elaborate leafing. At the crest, atop a torse and protruding from several coupeaux is a bare right-handed arm, grasping a laurel wreath. Below, upon a banner, is the motto Virtute Non Aliter.
Subject (Name):
Moir, William, fl. 1767
Subject (Topic):
Armorial bookplates, Hand, Helmet, Physicians, Portraits, Primates, Shield, and Sword
A coat of arms with a lion in the upper left-hand corner, three sword-like weapons, and seven stars dispersed throughout. At the helm is a right-handed fist brandishing a fourth weapon. Mantling surrounds the shield.
Subject (Name):
Chute, Edward
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Apothecaries, Armorial bookplates, Hand, Shield, Shields, and Sword
A square design with a circle at the center. Within this circle, upon an open book, is an hourglass alongside a skull. The skull sports a jester's cap and a dagger clasped within its jaw. The circle is bordered by a snake, with a bowl at the helm, from which the snake drinks.
Subject (Name):
Helcelet, M.
Subject (Topic):
Apothecaries, Books, Skull, Snakes, Sword, and Time
A large skeleton stands to the right of a coat of arms, divided into portions and featuring three scallop shells, two crosses, and a griffin. Above is a lion with a sword, supported by a mast-like structure. At the base of this structure is a sword. Beneath the shield is the motto Virtute et Vigilantia.
Subject (Name):
Buddicom, R. A.
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Lions, Physicians, Shield, Shields, Skeleton, and Sword
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
At the center of the bookplate, seven distinguished individuals are featured, with a laurel wreath surrounding the portrait. A caduceus and a quill pen intersect with each other in the background. Beneath the image is an open book; above is the motto Vita humana est sacra.
Subject (Name):
Zakon, Samuel J.
Subject (Topic):
Books, Pens, Physicians, Portraits, Snakes, and Sword
A coat of arms divided into two, with three ravens above a blank field. At the helm are two arms clad in armor and each brandishing a sword--one has pierced a heart-shaped organ; the other, a boar's head. Beneath the image is the motto Amor Vel Gloria.
Subject (Name):
Corban, Francis
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Birds, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Sword
A shield, edged in leafing, with an engrailed sable chevron with an estoile at the center dividing an argent field. Three demi hunting dogs surround the chevron; two above, one below. At the helm, atop a crest, is a fourth demi hunting dog. Below, upon a long and flowing banner, is the motto Mente Et Manu.
Subject (Name):
Hall, Frederick
Subject (Topic):
Dragon, Fleur-de-lis, Physicians, Shield, and Sword
A coat of arms consisting of a sword, an oak branch, and a fleur-de-lis. At the helm is the head and upper torso of a lion. The shield is enclosed in an elaborate leafy design.
Subject (Name):
Garnier, George
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Fleur-de-lis, Nature, Shield, and Sword
A coat of arms divided up into many parts with several objects within, including two stars, two crescents, a flower three serpents, and three doves. At the helm is a knight's helmet; above this is a sword. Mantling, flowers, and leaves surround the shield. Above is the motto Pax aut Bellum.
A coat of arms divided into two vertical portions, with the left-hand side further divided into quarters, featuring crosses, ermine spots, and leopard faces. The right-hand side features a large griffon. Over the main shield, and covering up detail, is a smaller crest divided into three portions and featuring three flowers. At the helm is a lion brandishing a battle axe and sporting three ermine spots. Below the crest is the motto Nec Temere Nec Timide.
Subject (Name):
Clough, Henry Gore
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Physicians, Shield, Shields, Sword, and Wings
A coat of arms divided into four parts. Above the helm and the mantling is a fist brandishing a short sword. Above is the motto Fortiter. Below, beneath the title text, is written Glasgow No., as well as a line with space in which to write.
Subject (Name):
Balmanno, John
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Sword
A shield, edged by leafing, is divided party per fess; to the left, an ermine fretty divided by an azure chevron with three cinquefoils. To the right, further per fess, or and argent, with a lion rampant at center. At the helm is a knight's helmet backed by elaborate leafing, finishing with a hawk's lure at either end. At the crest, atop a torse, is a bare right-handed arm grasping a sword. Beneath the shield, upon a banner, is the motto Vincere Aut Mori.
A coat of arms with a widely woven pattern behind a large band placed at the center. The crest is surrounded by mantling, and a right-handed arm clad in armor holds a sword aloft. Towards the bottom, amidst the mantling, is a knight's helmet to the left, a quill pen and inkwell at center, and smoldering lantern, some books, and a caduceus to the right. Beneath the image is the motto Impavide.
A coat of arms featuring three swords. At the helm, surrounded by mantling, is a knight's helmet. Above this is a right-handed fist grasping a fourth weapon. Below the crest, amid the mantling, is a face.
Subject (Name):
Clarke, John
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Hand, Helmet, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Sword
A coat of arms divided into fours, with images including the head of an antelope, a sword, and the head of a boar. Above the crest is an oval shape; further above is a sword with an empty sleeve perched above. Alongside the shield are two vines. Beneath the shield is the motto In Cruce Fides.
Subject (Name):
Clendining, John, 1769-
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Sword
A coat of arms divided into fours, with images including the head of an antelope, a sword, and the head of a boar. Above the crest is an oval shape; further above is a sword with an empty sleeve perched above. Alongside the shield are two vines. Beneath the shield is the motto In Cruce Fides. Under the title text is an area labeled "No," and a line in which to write.
Subject (Name):
Clendining, John, 1769-
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Sword
A demi-rampant lion protruding from a torse, with a sword in his right paw and a small crown atop his head. Beneath are the initials of the plate's owner, against a field Azure and a decorative boarder surrounding it. Above the lion is the motto Pro Rege in Tyrannos.
A coat of arms divided in half by a chevron and featuring three crosses. At the helm is a knight's helmet, surrounded by mantling. At the crest is the bust of a man. Beneath the shield is the motto Fortes Adjuvat Ipse Deus.
Subject (Name):
Davenport, Kenneth, 1913-
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Helmet, Physicians, Portraits, Shield, Shields, and Sword
A coat of arms divided into quarters, and those quarters again divided into quarters. Two diagonals featuring three crosses apiece are displayed across two of the larger quarters; the two remaining large quarters each display a hunting horn and a right-handed fist grasping a dagger. At the center is a crescent. Above the crest a knight's helmet is at the helm, flanked by mantling. Above this is the head of a boar. At the top of the image a motto reads Nunquam Obliviscar; at the bottom, a second motto reads Per Crucem Ad Lucem.
Subject (Name):
Campbell F. A., Campbell, D., and Campbell, Lorne Colin
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Armorial bookplates, Heraldic bookplates, Nature, Physicians, Shield, and Sword
At the top center can be seen the image of a keystone, and a globe and flaming lamp within. Surrounding the keystone, on a ribbon, is the phrase Library of the University of Pennsylvania.
Subject (Name):
Agnew, Hulbert and Agnew, D. Hayes (David Hayes), 1818-1892
Subject (Topic):
Globe, Medical colleges, Medical historians, Medical libraries, Physicians, and Sword
A coat of arms featuring three detailed suns against a striped field. Above is a chief with ten ermine spots. The shield is cloaked by mantling, and, at the helm, atop a torse, is a bare right-handed arm grasping a dagger.
Subject (Name):
Jackson, Robert
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates,, Physicians, Shield, Shields, Sun, and Sword
A shield with an argent field and divided by a sable chevron surmounted by a chevron sable fimbriated argent, with a smaller shield overlapping at the center and two crescents flanking. Three ravens surround the chevron; two above, one below. The smaller shield has been divided into quarters—the first and fourth quarter, against a vert field, feature a crescent at the center surrounded by three ravens; two above, one below. The second and third quarters contain a chevron counter-compony that divides a gules field. At the helm, atop a torse and enwrapped by a large snake, is a right-handed arm clad in armor and grasping a sword. Beneath the shield, upon a long banner, is the motto Terar Dum Prosim.
A shield featuring a crescent nearly covered by a smaller shield that has been divided into quarters—the first and fourth quarter, against a vert field, feature a crescent at the center surrounded by three ravens; two above, one below. The second and third quarters contain a chevron counter-compony that divides a gules field. On the larger shield, surrounding the central charges against a vert field are three ravens; two above, one below. At the helm is a knight's helmet; at the crest, atop a torse, is a right-handed arm clad in armor and grasping a sword. Beneath the shield, upon a long banner, is the motto Terar Dum Prosim.
There are two coats of arms in this plate—to the left, oval in shape and with a smaller medallion dangling from the bottom. The field is divided in half by a invecked bend with three horseshoes upon it. At the top left is an open left palm. In the lower divide is a caduceus with a crown; in the upper divide is a single crown. A motto can be seen in the border that surrounds the plate, reading Heavens Light Our Guide. To the right is a coat of arms divided into two halves. The left half features the design of the shield to the left; the right half is divided into quadrants and with two designs—one with a sole lion, the other further divided into eighths. The field is bordered by a large leafy wreath. A knight's helmet is at the helm for both coats, flanked by mantling, and featuring a sword, horseshoe, and a pair of wings at the crest. Beneath all of this is the motto Ne Tentes Aut Perfice.
Subject (Name):
Fayrer, Sir Joseph, 1824-1907
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Crown, Helmet, Physicians, Shield, Sword, and Wings
A coat of arms, divided into four quadrants. Two of these quadrants are alike in design, each featuring two lions and six small birds. At the upper right is a quadrant with three engrailed-edged piles. The lower left quadrant contains a engrailed-edged cross. Found in the center is a smaller shield with pomegranate with a crown over it. At the helm, protruding from a large crown, is a knight's helmet surrounded by mantling. At the crest, atop a torse, is a right-handed fist, emerging from a heart and grasping a sword. The shield is flanked by two lion-esque creatures. Above the image is the motto True To The End. Below the shield, surrounded by decoration, is Fides Probata Coronat.
(It should be noted that Hume is not a surgeon. While an exile, Hume adopted the name of a surgeon, Dr. Wallace.)
Subject (Name):
Earl, Patrick Hume
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Birds, Dragon, Helmet, Shield, Shields, and Sword
A coat of arms divided into two portions, with three bells throughout. This is centered in a circle created by a belt-like object, within can be seen the motto Attende Mihi. At the top of the circle is an arm, clad in armor, brandishing a sword.
Subject (Name):
Bell, Thomas
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Sword
A coat of arms divided into quarters, including such objects as three wreaths, three garbs, and three scallop shells. Above the crest is a sword piercing a bleeding winged heart. Beneath the shield is the motto Si Virtus Honos.
Subject (Name):
Blencowe, William Ferdinand
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Heraldic bookplates, Physicians, Shells, Shield, Shields, Sword, and Wings
A coat of arms featuring four dark-colored birds surrounding a crossbow. At the crest is an armor-clad right arm grasping a sword, and flanked by two spears. Below is the motto Quamplurimis Succurrere.
Subject (Name):
Highmore, W. R.
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Birds, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Sword
A coat of arms divided into three portions, two of which are darker than the third. Within the divides are three Xs, two stars, and what appears to be a globe. Above the shield is an arm, clad in armor, holding a sword. At the bottom of the bookplate, beneath the title text, is written "No" and space in which to write.
Subject (Name):
Bedolfe, W. Viner
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Globes, Heraldic bookplates, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Sword
A coat of arms featuring a lion brandishing a weapon in each front paw. At the helm is a large, circular object; at the crest is an armored fist grasping a sword. A flowery garland loops and hangs around two other circular objects. Below is the motto In Utrumque Paratus.
Subject (Name):
Hartigan, William
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Hand, Lion, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Sword
Printed upon green paper, the coat of arms with an or-styled background. At forefront is a lion with a star in the upper left-hand corner. Above, upon a torse, is a clothed right-handed arm grasping a dagger. Below is the motto Virtute et Valoure.
Subject (Name):
Lawlor, William Hilliard
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates,, Lions, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Sword