Heraldry has been defined by one writer as the shorthand of history, and for the full appreciation of the meaning of countless devices in medieval illuminations, stained glass, on monuments and seals, etc., it is altogether indispensable. There are chapters on the value of heraldry to genealogist and historian, arms borne on shield, earliest devices of a structural origin, guiding rules and phraseology, blazoning of arms and animals used as charges, allusive and canting heraldry, accessory features and supporters, the use ...
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Heraldry has been defined by one writer as the shorthand of history, and for the full appreciation of the meaning of countless devices in medieval illuminations, stained glass, on monuments and seals, etc., it is altogether indispensable. There are chapters on the value of heraldry to genealogist and historian, arms borne on shield, earliest devices of a structural origin, guiding rules and phraseology, blazoning of arms and animals used as charges, allusive and canting heraldry, accessory features and supporters, the use and nature of badges, mottos, heraldic furs, playing cards, and plenty more. Illustrated with 194 figures in text. This title is cited and recommended by Books for College Libraries.
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Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 2nd edition, 8vo, 281pp, line illustrations; grey cloth lettered and illustrated red, black and gilt; covers dulled, spine tanned, and a previous owner has left marginal marks in pencil, both lead and blue, for a section of around 40 pages; G Copy.
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Second edition 1897. 281 pages. Illustrated Top edges badly cut in places with some losses to top margins, not affecting the text. Various owners names to front endpages. Light edge and prelims foxing. Green cloth very grubby at spine and rubbed at spine edges and ends Neat sticker from Heraldry Today rear paste-down. Good. Please ask for our full list of Heraldry titles.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. 12mo. Rebound from original covers by library. All text clear and legible. Binding has split. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN:
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