[8.] Agar. Property, Lydia Agar. 1806.
Pictorial. An eagle bears a broad ribbon, on which the word property is given; an oval frame encloses what resembles a row of eggs.
[9.] Agnew. James Agnew, Esq.
Armorial. Chippendale. Motto, Consilio non impetu. Attributed to Maverick.
[10.] Aitkin. Robert Aitkin.
Simple name label: the printer of the “Aitkin Bible.” Philadelphia, 1782. The first American edition.
[11.] Albany. Albany Society Library. 1759.
A peculiar plate something in the shape of the figure 8, with intertwining foliations above and at the sides. The upper part of the frame is the larger, and contains a spirited illustration of an Indian in ambush aiming an arrow at a leaping fox. On the frame surrounding this is the motto, May concord prevail and the undertakeing prosper. In the lower and smaller part is depicted a prim man, bewigged and ruffled, with an open book in his hand; presumably a patron of the Library. Very little can be learned concerning this early Library. It was probably interrupted by the Revolution. Some of its books are in the New York State Library.
[12.] Allan. John Allan.
Pictorial. An open book, across the pages of which is printed the name of the owner. Behind all an anchor. This is the plate of the old book collector of New York City.