Book of English heraldry, Arms of William Willoughbie, Edmond Sheffield, and William Pagett, 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

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