Part 9
Armorial. Chippendale. Motto, _Ubi plura offendar maculis nitent non ego paucis_. Signed, _N. H. Scp._ At the upper left-hand corner, outside the design, the sun shines in full strength. Presumably the plate of Dr. Samuel Danforth of Boston. Born, 1740; died, 1827.
204. DARTMOUTH COLLEGE. _Library of Dartmouth College. Presented by Isaiah Thomas Esq A.D. 1819 in his Donation of 470 Volumes._
These words printed from type within a border of ornamental type disposed in an oval.
205. DARTMOUTH COLLEGE. _Social Friends Library._
A plain shield with thistles for decoration bears the number of the volume. Motto, _Sol sapientiae nunquam occidet_. The full sun above the shield.
206. DAVENPORT. Armorial. Of Virginia.
207. DAVIDSON. _Henry Davidson._
Armorial. Ribbon and Wreath. Motto, _Sapienter si sincere_. A very neat plate. The wreath has not the proper twisted effect, but appears more like a row of eggs than an heraldic wreath.
208. DAVIS. _Davis._
Plain armorial. Motto, _Auspice Christo_.
209. DAY. _John Day._
Plain armorial. Signed, _J. Smithers. Sculp._ Of Philadelphia.
210. DAY. _M. W. Day._
Pictorial. A collection of literary property is grouped in an open space where the rising sun shines strongly; the name is given upon a ribbon which floats above; from it depends a lamp; to the right, a book-case; to the left, a bust of Franklin, a large globe, books, ink-pot and quills; in front, an unrolled parchment which purports to be a list of books. The following motto:--
_’Tis education forms the common mind,_ _Just as the twig is bent, the tree’s inclined._
Signed, _W. Chapin del & Sc._
211. DEANE. _John Deane._
Armorial. Ribbon and Wreath. No motto. Name on motto-ribbon.
212. DE BLOIS. _Lew’s. De Blois._
Armorial. Jacobean. No motto. Signed, _Nathaniel Hurd Sculp._ The mantling is well conceived but rudely engraved; the shell-lined background is here, and the curtain upheld at the corners, on which the name is given. The whole appearance of the plate shows it to be quite early, and among the first attempts of Hurd.
213. DE BLOIS. _N.J. De Blois._
Armorial. Jacobean, with handsome mantling. Motto, _Je me fie en Dieu_. “These arms are assumed by some members of the family of this name living in Newport, R.I. The first of the name in America was born in Fort George, N.Y., some time before the Revolution; his descendants in New York and Newport carried on a great hardware business with their parents in England, but when the troubles occurred they became Tories and left the country. Some of the wax seals on their old letters bear the impression of a Moor’s head, which may have been correct. Others had either the conceit or ignorance to assume the armorial bearings of the famous and noble family of Châtillon of France, which historical race became extinct in 1762. As, during the 14th century some members of the Châtillons were Comtes de Blois, this title, extinct in 1364, over 500 years ago, is most unwarrantably used as if it were the family name, and the Châtillon arms adopted in a most extraordinary way, reversing the ordinary way of acquiring arms; so audacious and arrogant is the assumption and so sublime the impudence it entitles the fact to a high place in the Curiosities of Heraldry.” (These notes are found accompanying the copy of the plate in the collection of the late Mr. James Eddy Mauran.) This plate is apparently copied from the one by Hurd, and as that is much earlier, it may be that the assumption of the arms was due to him instead of to the later users, who simply copied what appeared to be the legitimate plate and arms of an ancestor.
214. DEDHAM. _Library of the “Young Men’s and Young Ladies’ Societies for the Study of the Sacred Scriptures.” Dedham, (Ms)._
The above inscription is printed from type within an oval frame which is cut on wood; elongated cornucopiæ extend their blossoms above and around the central panel; above in a small frame a lute and some music books.
215. DENNY. _William Denny._
Armorial. Motto, _Et mea messis erit_. Governor of the Province of Pennsylvania.
216. DE PEYSTER. _Frederick De Peyster._
Armorial. A plain, heart-shaped shield supported by two eagles on palm branches, which are crossed under the shield and extend upwards on either side. No motto. Signed, _P. R. Maverick Sct._ Of New York. Illustrated in “Art Amateur,” February, 1894.
217. DERBY. _Martha Derby._
The name printed within a border of flowers and sprays. A group of musical instruments above.
218. DERING. _Nicoll H. Dering._
Armorial. No motto. The Thomas Dering plate by Hurd, with the name altered.
219. DERING. _Thomas Dering._
Armorial. Chippendale. No motto. Signed, _N. Hurd Sculp 1749_. This is the earliest plate by an American engraver which is both signed and dated. But one copy is known at this writing. Illustrated in “Curio,” page 14.
220. DERING. _Thomas Dering._
Crest only, enclosed within a circular ring. The half-date _17--_ is given. Resembles the work of Hurd somewhat.
221. DE WITT. _Richard Varick De Witt._
A small pictorial plate, representing Minerva standing helmeted and with spear and shield in hand. On some copies of this plate the following additional inscription is found engraved, _From his uncle Richard Varick_.
222. DEXTER. _Samuel Dexter’s. MDCCLXXXV._
A printed label, with a border of ornamental type. Eminent lawyer and statesman. Secretary of War 1800, and Secretary of the Treasury, 1801.
223. DILL. _John E. Dill. Boston._
A name-label in which the name is printed within a border made up of ornamental type, although it does not look so at first glance. The back of the design resembles a brick wall; the frame is made up of bouquets in holders, hearts, and an assortment of odds and ends.
224. DINWIDDIE. _Rob’t. Dinwiddie._
Armorial. Chippendale. Motto, _Ubi libertas ibi patria_. Lieutenant-Governor of Virginia, 1751-1758. See “Ex Libris Journal,” Vol. II, pages 89, 125.
225. DOLBEARE. _Benjamin Dolbeare of Boston in New England. Oxford. Printed at the Clarendon Printing House. October 6, 1739._
A very large printed label, with three rows of ornamental type border, between which the following is printed, “The Noble Art and Mystery of PRINTING was first Invented by JOHN GUTTENBERG of _Mentz_, a City of _Germany_ in the YEAR 1440 and brought into ENGLAND by JOHN ISLIP of _London_ in the year of our LORD 1471.” This is very like the plate of Martha Bartlett, illustrated in “The Book-plate Collectors’ Miscellany,” page 20. See note from Mr. Tuer in same, page 29. There was an Edward Dolbier in the Boston Tea-party, 16th December, 1773.
226. DOVE. _Doct. I. Dove. Richmond. Virga._
Armorial. Crest only. A dove ppr. holding an olive branch in her bill. Motto, _Deus providebit_. The design is completed by a festoon and crossed branches in Ribbon and Wreath style. Signed, _Brooks Sculp._ The Doct. Cabell plate was evidently the work of this same engraver.
227. DOVE. _Samuel E. Dove. Richmond. Va._
Pictorial. The dove with the olive branch in her bill flies past mountains with water at their foot. Motto, _Ab initio Deus providebit_, on a circular garter enclosing the picture.
228. DRAYTON. _Drayton, South Carolina._
Armorial. Ribbon and Wreath. Motto, _Non nobis solum_.
229. DRAYTON. _Jacob Drayton, South Carolina._
The same copper as the above with the first name added.
230. DRAYTON. _Wm. Drayton, Middle Temple._
Armorial. Chippendale. Motto, _Non nobis solum_. A smaller plate than the preceding, with the same arms. The name and address are given in a bracket bordered with scrolls and foliations. A jurist of South Carolina and Florida.
231. DRAYTON. _William Henry Drayton._
Armorial. Statesman. Born at Drayton Hall-on-the-Ashley, near Charleston, S.C., 1742; died, 1779.
232. DUANE. _James Duane. Esqr._
Armorial. Chippendale. Motto, _Nulli praeda_. Signed, _H. D. fect._ The usual pictorial elements of Dawkins’ style are here introduced. The prim shepherdess and attendant swain on one side of the shield, and a lonely young girl singing to herself by a fountain, to the music of her guitar; her home cannot be far away as she wears no hat and is in décolleté attire. Of New York. Statesman. Member of the Old Congress. Illustrated in “Art Amateur,” March, 1894.
233. DUDLEY. _Joseph Dudley 1754._
Armorial. Early English. The mantling is very full, curling upwards as well as downward and completely envelopes the shield. It is the common type of denticulated mantling, but not so elegant as some examples. Motto, _Nec gladio nec arcu_. The name appears on the usual scroll beneath the shield. Of the family of the Governor of the colony of Massachusetts. This date, _1754_, was added by Hurd, and is much later than the actual date of the plate.
234. DUER. _E Libris Gul. Alex. Duer._
Plain armorial. Motto, _Esse et videri_. Of New York. Brother-in-law of Beverly Robinson. President of Columbia College from 1829 to 1842. Son of following.
235. DUER. _Willm. Duer. Esq._
Armorial in form. Crest only. Ribbon and Wreath. Motto, _Esse quam videri_. Attributed to Maverick: the frame strongly resembles the Maturin Livingston. The name is on the shield. Born, 1747. Delegate to Continental Congress.
236. DUMARESQUE. _Philip Dumaresque._
Armorial. Chippendale. No motto. Signed, _N. Hurd. Sculp._ One of the first officers of old Trinity Church in Boston.
237. DUMMER. _Jer. Dummer Anglus Americanus._
Armorial. Early English. No motto. In the diary of John Hull, the coiner of the early specie of Massachusetts, the following entry is found: “1659. 1st of 5th. I received into my house Jeremie Dummer and Samuel Paddy, to serve me as apprentices eight years.” In the “Heraldic Journal” we learn that Jeremiah Dummer was a goldsmith. Married in 1672 Hannah Atwater. He was the father of Governor William Dummer, and of Jeremiah Dummer the younger, the probable owner of this plate, who was Massachusetts agent in England, 1710-1721.
238. DUNCAN. _James H. Duncan._
Armorial. Ribbon and Wreath. Motto, _Disce pati_. Very crude work.
239. DUNKIN. _Robert Henry Dunkin._
Armorial. Motto, _Disce pati_. Signed, _I. H._ (Hutt.) Of Philadelphia.
240. DUNNING. _Charles E. Dunning._
Armorial. Chippendale. Motto, _Semper paratus_. Foliage, roses and a griffin in the ornamentation.
241. DUNNING. _Charles S. Dunning._
Armorial. Impaling Wijnkoop. Chippendale. (Late.) Motto, _Semper paratus_. More elaborate design than the above.
242. DURAND. _John Durand. Esqr._
Armorial. Chippendale. Very fine. Presumably by the brother of Asher B. Durand, who was a fine engraver. A medallion beneath the shield shows cupids in a corn-field.
243. DUVALL. _E Bibliotheca Gabrielis Duvall. A.D. 1778._
The name printed from type within a woodcut border, in which thirteen stars form a patriotic allusion. Signed, _T. S._ (Sparrow.) Of Huguenot descent. Born in Maryland, 1752. Jurist and Federal officer.
244. DYCKMAN. _Dyckman._
Armorial. Ribbon and Wreath. The crossed branches are under the shield, and its edge is embellished with close festooning. _J. G._ written before the name. Motto, _Zyt bestindig_. Illustrated in “Art Amateur,” April, 1894.
245. DYCKMAN. _States Morris Dyckman._
Armorial. Ribbon and Wreath. Motto, _Zyt bestendig_.
246. EAST WINDSOR. _Miscellaneous Literary Association, East Windsor._
Allegorical. Minerva in repose. A Greek mask near by.
247. EDWARDS. _Bryan Edwards Esqr. Greenwich Park, Jamaica._
Armorial. Chippendale. Very ornate. Motto, _Nosce te ipsum_. Signed, _Ashby Sculp, Russel Court, London_. Historian, and wealthy merchant in Jamaica.
248. EDWARDS. _Charles Edwards._
Plain armorial. Motto, _The North against the World_. Lawyer and author of New York. Born in 1797.
249. EDWARDS. _Isaac Edwards. North Carolina._
Armorial.
250. ELAM. _Samuel Elam. Rhode Island._
Armorial. Pictorial. A bit of landscape is introduced, and the shield hangs from a ring around the bole of a shattered oak. A very pretty design and well engraved, reminding one somewhat of the book-plates by Bewick.
251. ELIOT. _William H. Eliot._
Armorial. Crest only, within an oval garter on which is given the motto, _Non nobis solum_.
252. ELLERY. _Benjamin Ellery._
Armorial. Chippendale. No motto. Of New York. The same plate is found bearing the name Harrison Ellery.
253. ELLIOTT. _Barnard Elliott._
Plain armorial. Colonel in the Revolution. Signed, _P. R. Maverick_.
254. ELLISTON. _Robert Elliston Gent. Comptrolr. of his Majesties Customs of New York in America._
Armorial. Jacobean. A very handsome plate indeed, engraved in an excellent manner. The shield is set against a diapered background, and the ornamental moulding of the side is lined with shell-work; the shield rests upon an upturned shell, and two eagles have alighted upon the upper arms. The motto, _Bono vince malum_, is given upon a ribbon under the frame, and there is no curtain or scroll to receive the inscription, which is engraved plainly in three lines beneath all.
255. ELLISTON. _Robert Elliston Gent. Comptrolr. of his Majestie’s Customs of New York in America._
This is very similar to the preceding, but is a trifle larger, and in some respects superior. As before, the shield is placed within the enfolding arms of a Jacobean frame, but the diapered pattern is succeeded by an all-over shell pattern, and a grinning canephoros head supports the shield. On a ribbon above the crest the date is given, _M.DCC.XXV_. The motto, _Bono vince malum_, as before, is on its ribbon under the frame. Again the usual curtain is omitted and the inscription is engraved in three lines below all, with a little more attention to grammatical marks, and in bolder type. The eagles have disappeared. The copy before me has the following in handwriting:--_His gift to the library of St. Georges’ Ch: in ... Queens County province of New York. 1730._ Illustrated in “Curio,” page 65.
256. EMERSON. _William Emerson._
Armorial. Ribbon and Wreath. The work looks very much like Callender’s. Motto, _Fidem servabo_. Father of Ralph Waldo Emerson.
257. ERASMUS HALL. _Erasmus Hall Library._
Allegorical. Signed, _Maverick Sculpt New York_. The plate is divided into two sections: the upper one is enclosed within a circular frame, and contains the allegorical picture. Diana is seen in the foreground directing the attention of a youth to the glories revealed upon the heights above them. Two temples are seen which bear dedications to Fame and to Virtue. Surrounded by clouds the angel of Fame is even now appearing above her sacred fane. The implements of study are at the foot of the youth, and under this scene are the words, FORTITER! ASCENDE. The lower part of the design is simply a wreath enclosing the name. The Erasmus Hall Library belonged to an Academy which was founded at Flatbush, L.I., in 1786.
258. ERVING. _William Erving. Esqr._
Plain armorial. Mottoes, _Quo fata vocant_, and _Flourish in all weathers_. Signed, _Callender Sct._ Undoubtedly of the Boston family of Loyalists.
259. ERVING. (Anonymous.)
Plain armorial. Quartering, “Ar. an eagle displayed sa. within a border invected of the last.” The first and third quarters are the Irvine arms.
[Illustration]
260. EUSTACE. _Colonel John Skey Eustace, State of New York._
Armorial. Ribbon and Wreath. Motto, _In hoc signo vinces_. The arms are not correct, as one cross-crosslet is missing, and it is not certain that the crest which hangs in unusual style on a plate, from the festoon, belongs to this family. The crest is balanced by a plate on the other side of the shield, on which a letter _E_ is engraved. The whole is contained within an elongated wreath. The name appears above the shield following the curve of the wreath, and at the bottom two additional lines in Latin serve as another motto, _Ignotis errare locis, ignota videre, Flumina gaudebat: studio minuente laborem_. A variant of the above,--the same copper altered,--gives this motto in place of _In hoc signo vinces,--Sans Dieu rien_. A Revolutionary officer whose bravery was recognized by Congress.
261. EVARTS. _Jeremiah Evarts._
A simple name-label with the motto under the name and a festoon of cloth above it. Motto, _Nil sine magno vita labore dedit mortalibus_. Father of the Senator.
262. EVERDELL. _William Everdell._
Armorial in form, though no real arms are shown. Motto, _Semper paratus_. The four quarters of the shield are occupied with implements of the draughtsman’s art. Of New York.
263. EVERETT. _Edward Everett._
Plain armorial. Motto, _Patria veritas fides_. Scholar and orator. Born, 1780; died, 1851.
264. EWING. _Ewing._ (John.)
Armorial. Chippendale. A very porky lamb, books, two cooing doves, and a quadrant are introduced into the framework. Motto, _Audacter_. A Philadelphia clergyman.
265. FAIRFAX. _Bryan Fairfax._
Armorial. Motto, _Fare fac_. Eighth and last baron; friend of Washington.
266. FARMINGTON. _Library in the First Society in Farmington._
A large engraved label.
267. FARMINGTON. _This Book belongs to Monthly Library in Farmington._
Allegorical. Signed, _M. Bull’s & T. Lee’s Sculp._ A large plate in which the Laws and the names with the attendant flourishes take a good deal of the space. In the centre a shelf of books separates two groups of figures. At the right a very stiff youth, in the court costume of the period, with wig, ruffles, and buckled shoes, is seen under the guidance of a portly female figure who impersonates Wisdom.
[Illustration: J.H. Ewing]
She appears to be warning the youth of the dangers of pursuing the two sirens who beam at him across the shelf; or else they are meant to represent the sources of Knowledge, and the youth is being conducted to them. As Deacon Bull was not a great engraver we may be pardoned if we do not clearly understand his allegory. However, the LAWS of the Library are very plain, and are neatly engraved under the row of books mentioned.
_1. Two pence pr day for retaining A Book more than a Month._ _2. One penny for folding down a Leaf._ _3. 3/ for lending a book to a Nonproprietor._ _4. Other Damages apprais’d by a Committee._ _5. No person allowed a Book while indebted for a Fine._
Below these stringent rules the following verse is given:--
_The Youth, who, led by WISDOM’S guiding Hand,_ _Seeks VIRTUE’S Temple, and her Laws Reveres:_ _He, he alone, in HONOUR’S Dome shall Stand,_ _Crown’d with Rewards, & rais’d above his Peers._
The design is very ambitious, but is rather poor in execution.
268. FARMINGTON. _Village Library._
Library Interior. A young lady, very prim, and exceptionally neat and austere in her virtuous demeanor, sits upright in a chair beside a table, on which a few books are laid, and an ink-pot with the quill in it. An open case of books on the wall, a closed writing-desk under it, and a print of Washington complete the furniture of the room. Out of the window can be seen the inspiring sight of a steep hill, upon the summit of which the pillared Temple of Honor stands.
The following verse is given:--
_Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll:_ _Charms strike the sense, but merit wins the soul._
Also of Farmington, Conn.
269. FAUQUIER. _Francis Fauquier. Esqr._
Armorial. Chippendale. No motto. Lieutenant-Governor of Virginia from 1758 to his death in 1768. Regarded by Jefferson as the ablest executive of Virginia. Illustrated in “Art Amateur,” May, 1894.
270. FENDALL. _Philip Richard Fendall._
Armorial. Arms very doubtful. Ribbon and Wreath. Motto, _Esse quam videri_.
271. FENWICK. _Fenwick._
Armorial. Chippendale. Motto, _Perit ut vivat_. Signed, _J. Smither. Sc._ A plate showing fertility of design in the engraver, but not much skill with the burin.
272. FISH. _Hamilton Fish. Stuyvesant Square New York._
Plain armorial. Mantling. Motto, _Deus dabit_. Governor of New York State, 1849-1851.
273. FISHER. _Joshua Fisher._
Armorial. Ribbon and Wreath. No motto, name on motto-ribbon. Native of Delaware. A leading merchant of Philadelphia during the Revolution.
274. FITZHUGH. (Anonymous.)
Plain armorial. Motto, _Pro patria semper_. Of Virginia.
275. FITZHUGH. _Willm. Fitzhugh Junr._
Armorial. Chippendale. Motto, _Pro patria semper_. Of Virginia.
276. FOOT. _Ebenezer Foot._
Armorial. Ribbon and Wreath. Signed, _Maverick. Sct._ Of New York.
277. FOOTE. _Ebenezer Foote._ Plain armorial. No motto.
278. FOOTE. _Foote._
Plain armorial. No motto. The name _John P._ is written in before the family name on the copy at hand.
279. FORBES. _Eli Forbes._
Armorial. Chippendale. Motto, _Omni fortunae paratus_. Signed, _T. M. Furnass, St._ This is the only specimen so far discovered of the work of this engraver, who was a nephew and pupil of Hurd. The owner was Chaplin in the army of the Revolution and a missionary to the Indians. (1800.)
280. FORMAN. _Forman._
Armorial. Chippendale. Motto, _Deo et amicitiae_. An officer of the Revolutionary army. Had an estate named “Rose Hill,” in Maryland.
281. FOSTER.
A plate of this family name is owned in Boston, but no information concerning it can be obtained. It is said to be the work of Furnass.
282. FOSTER. _Isaac Foster._
Armorial. Jacobean. Motto, _Mille mali salutis habeo, species mille_. Signed, _N. Hurd. Scpt._
283. FOWLER. _C. Fowler._
Armorial. Ribbon and Wreath. No motto. Name on motto-ribbon. A small plate. Of Rhode Island.
284. FOWNES. _From the Library of the late Rev. Joseph Fownes, of Shrewsbury, 1790._
A printed label.
285. FOXCROFT. _John Foxcroft._
Armorial. Of Boston.
286. FRANCIS. _John Francis._
Plain armorial. Motto, _Manet amicitia florebit que semper_. Signed, _Callender Sculp._
287. FRANKLIN. _John Franklin Boston New England._
Armorial. Jacobean. Motto, _Exemplum adest ipse homo_. Signed, _J. Turner Sculp_. The shield rests upon a very elaborately ornamented frame, the background of which is covered with a diaper pattern. As supporters, Artemis, the goddess of the moon, with spear and arrow in hands appears upon the left hand, and Apollo, likewise with spear, attends upon the right. Both are represented with the lower part of the figure diminishing into a vase, in the manner of the Termini. They stand upon an ornamental bracket which encloses a sketch of Diana sounding the hunter’s horn, while an attendant unleashes the hound. The points upon which the figures of Artemis and Apollo rest are supported by female busts in profile. The whole design is very ornate, and the plate is perhaps the rarest of our early Americans. John Franklin was the brother of Benjamin of greater fame.
[Illustration: Andrew G. Fraunces.]
288. FRANKLIN INSTITUTE. _Library of the Franklin Institute._
Portrait plate. A very fine portrait of Benjamin Franklin enclosed in a typical picture-frame of the day.
289. FRAUNCES. _Andrew G. Fraunces._
Armorial. Mantle of estate. Motto, _Procurator industria_. Signed, in the flourishes under the owner’s name, _Maverick Scp._ An unusual style for Maverick.
290. FREEMAN. _Nathaniel Freeman._
Armorial in form, but no arms displayed. The shield hangs upon a dwarfed tree, and has the initials _N. F._ in cipher upon it. A long ribbon trails on the ground and over the shield and tree, bearing the motto, וראת וחררו דאשיו דעת.
291. FRENCH. _Jonathan French._
Armorial. Late Chippendale. Motto-ribbon empty. Of Massachusetts.
292. GALLATIN. _Gallatin._
Plain armorial. Motto, _Persevere_. This is the plate of Albert Gallatin (1761-1849), the statesman. He is said to have adopted this motto in place of the family motto.
293. GALLAUDET. _Gallaudet._
Plain armorial. Motto, _Ut quiescas labora_. Not signed, but engraved by Edward Gallaudet.
294. GARDINER. _By the name of Gardiner._
Armorial. Chippendale. No motto, the name occupying the motto-ribbon. This is the plate of John-Lion, the seventh proprietor of Gardiner’s Island, who was born November 8, 1770, and who died November 22, 1816. The arms are the same as those of John Gardiner, but the tinctures differ; the bugle-horns are _gules_ in this plate, and _sable_ in the other. This plate is also found with the autograph of David, the eighth and last proprietor, under the will of Mary, the widow of Lion.
295. GARDINER. _John Gardiner._
Armorial. Chippendale. Motto-ribbon empty. This is the plate of the fifth proprietor of Gardiner’s Island. Born, 1714; died, 1764.
296. GARDINER. _John Gardiner of the Inner Temple._
Armorial. Chippendale. Motto, _Pro patria mori_. A witty and eloquent lawyer of Boston.
297. GARDINER. _Samuel Gardiner._
Plain armorial. No motto. Of the Maine family.
298. GARNETT. _John Garnett._
Armorial. Chippendale. Motto-ribbon empty. No crest.
299. GEORGETOWN COLLEGE. _Georgetown College._
Pictorial. An eagle just rising from the stump of a tree carries a ribbon floating in his beak, on which the legend, _Presented to the P. Society Library_. Motto above, _Lex libertas salusque gentis_.