The far left bookplate was designed and rendered by my good friend, the late Daniel de Bruin. I would recommend visiting his website for extensive examples of his work, as well as biographical information.

The Armorial Ex Libris shown next was the first designed by the armiger, with the original arms rendered by the late Cornish heraldic artist Dennis Endean Ivall. Appearing at the top to the left and right of the arms, respectively, are the Badge of The Niadh Nask (Noble Confraternity of the Golden Chain) and the Badge of the Optime Merenti Niadh Nask.*

The more recent Armorial Ex Libris shown in color at center was designed by the armiger, and incorporates the armiger’s motto in Gaelic encircling the arms. On either side of the crest appear the Breast Stars of The Niadh Nask (Second Division) and the Optime Merenti Niadh Nask.*

Another bookplate designed by the armiger incorporates a modified version of the original armorial bearings, in a more Gaelic style (as designed by Dennis Ivall), and surrounded by (clockwise from upper right): the badge of Optime Merenti Niadh Nask; the Donal IX Quatercentenary Medal;* the Mountcashel Cross awarded to Officers of The Honourable Society of the Irish Brigade; the Arms of The Military & Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem; and the Breast Star of The Niadh Nask (although not in color, which would indicate that of the Second Division).* Below the armiger’s name and title appears the logo of The Royal Eóghanacht Society.*

The final design was produced again by Daniel de Bruin, and illustrates the armiger’s crest alone, sans any additional accoutrements. I wanted this to simplify my personal stationery, but also wanted to see how non-traditional a design the artist could produce – and he obviously came through with flying colors on this one. I continue to maintain Daniel’s most extensive website of ex libris anywhere (which may be seen by clicking HERE) showcasing a wide variety of his color and black & white work.