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Subject: Heraldry


American Trade Card: Carpelès, Ph. American Trade Card: Carpelès, Ph.

An American trade card featuring a US eagle. The card is likely from 1863, judging by the date in the metadata. The reverse of the card is not shown. The card's creator, Carpelès, Ph. is mentioned in the metadata.

Bookplate of Mordecai J. Randolph Bookplate of Mordecai J. Randolph

This archival object consists of a bookplate featuring a design with a lion on each side and a palm tree in the center. The bookplate belonged to Mordecai J. Randolph, who entered the Confederate States Army (CSA) in 1860 as a private and rose to the rank of Assistant Adjutant General, serving first in General White's Brigade Light Artillery and then in General Taliaferro's Division. The description notes the existence of six such plates in the collection.

Bookplate of Solomon M. Swaab Bookplate of Solomon M. Swaab

Bookplate designed by A. Pietz featuring a lithograph with books, a lamp of knowledge, and Masonic symbols. The bookplate is inscribed with "Ex Liberis" and the name "SWAAB, SOLOMON M.". The approximate date is 1890.

Silver Obol: Half Moon with Castle Between Two Lilies Silver Obol: Half Moon with Castle Between Two Lilies

Silver obol; front: half moon with castle between two lilies; reverse: large Hebrew letter Tsadi within a wreath. Done by Jewish mint masters. See 5 others in collection; all different designs. Date: 1235 CE. Geographic location: Unknown (based on the presence of a Hebrew letter, it could be from a region with a Jewish population at the time.)