Book of English heraldry, Arms of John Russell, William Herbert, and Walter Devereux, This book of English heraldry was completed ca. 1589. The manuscript belonged to the Spencer family, as known through inscriptions on the first few flyleaves, including the motto 'Dieu defende Le Droit' (God defends the right). This motto has long been associated with the Spencer family of England, which is the family line of Princess Diana, as well as the Spencers who were among the founders of Virginia. The Spencer family's heraldry is included in the manuscript, along with the coats of arms of numerous prominent British families, including the Hasting, Gray, Beuford, and Percye families.

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Caption: Book of English heraldry, Arms of John Russell, William Herbert, and Walter Devereux, This book of English heraldry was completed ca. 1589. The manuscript belonged to the Spencer family, as known through inscriptions on the first few flyleaves, including the motto 'Dieu defende Le Droit' (God defends the right). This motto has long been associated with the Spencer family of England, which is the family line of Princess Diana, as well as the Spencers who were among the founders of Virginia. The Spencer family's heraldry is included in the manuscript, along with the coats of arms of numerous prominent British families, including the Hasting, Gray, Beuford, and Percye families.

Personalities: JOHN RUSSELL • WILLIAM HERBERT

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Image size: 3036 × 4806 px | 41.7 MB

Print size: 25.7 × 40.7 cm | 1195.3 × 1892.1 in (300 dpi)

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