Of the advancement and proficience of learning [interpreted by Gilbert Watts]

TitleOf the advancement and proficience of learning [interpreted by Gilbert Watts]
Publication TypeBook
Year of Publication1640
AuthorsBacon, F
CityOxford
LibraryClements Collection National Art Library
BindingBound in calf with stamp 1 in gold
SignatureSignature at the end: “Joh' Hearer [?]”
Call NumberCLE L25
Stamp(s): 
Unidentified Stamp
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Arms A chevron between three wolves heads erased Crest A wolf's head erased Helmet of an Esquire
Possibilities for Identification: 
According to Guillim (6th ed. p. 193) the arms of Thomas Flood of Millgate, Kent are Vert a chevron between 3 wolves heads erased argent; the arms were granted in 1572. Burke’s General armory gives Gower, of Woodhall, Droitwich, Worcesterhire; also Gower, of Earl’s Court, Worcestershire, both of which match the stamp.
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