A heraldic-style bookplate in black ink on ivory paper. There is a coat of arms in the center consisting of a shield with a picture of a single-masted ship on the ocean. The shield is overlaid on an anchor with an eagle perched on top of it, and flanked by two stylized fish. Surrounding this is a circle with the text "Resuram. Sigillum Civitatis Portlandiae," which translates loosely from Latin to "I will open it. Seal of the State of Portland." Beneath is a name banner and the originator's signature.