A Short and Easy Introduction to Heraldry, in two parts. Part I. The Use of Arms and Armory, Rules of Blazon and Marshalling Coats of Armour, with engraved Tables upon a new Plan, for the Instruction of those who wish to learn the Science. Part II. A Dictionary of Heraldry, with an Alphabetical List of its Terms in English, French, and Latin: also the different Degrees of the Nobility and Gentry of England, with Tables of Precedency. Embellished with thirty-eight copperplates, Containing upwards of a Thousand Examples. The whole compiled from the most approved Authorities.
Published by G. Kearsley, London, 1788
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Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South AfricaChapter 1
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282 pages plus index (complete). A genteel and contented copy even if a little worn and rested. Pocket sized. Quarter leather. The boards are marbled. These are much worn, marked and scuffed. They are firm and sturdy. The leathered corners are also worn. The leathered spine is contented and sure and pleasant. There is wear. The spine and boards are sure. Within, there are previous owner signatures. The early and later pages have mild wear and creasing. The page trims are marbled. The pages are clear, mild, placid, assured, diligent, generous and in very good condition. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Short and Easy Introduction to Heraldry, in two parts. Part I. The Use of Arms and Armory, Rules of Blazon and Marshalling Coats of Armour, with engraved Tables upon a new Plan, for the Instruction of those who wish to learn the Science. Part II. A Dictionary of Heraldry, with an Alphabetical List of its Terms in English, French, and Latin: also the different Degrees of the Nobility and Gentry of England, with Tables of Precedency. Embellished with thirty-eight copperplates, Containing upwards of a Thousand Examples. The whole compiled from the most approved Authorities.
- Author
- Clark, Hugh and Wormull, Thomas
- Publisher
- G. Kearsley, London
- Publication year
- 1788
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 6th Edition.
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- Heraldry
Chapter 1
Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
AbeBooks seller since March 29, 2004
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Chapter 1 trades out of three premises that are all in the Johannesburg area. Our emphasis is providing quality books at highly competitive prices. A large (and continuously growing) selection of our books are listed on various websites on the internet. We post on a daily basis to all parts of the world. All our books are parcelled in tissue paper, bubble wrap, card board and strong brown paper. If the book has a dust jacket it is provided with a protective cellophane sleeve. We supply a tracking number on every parcel that we post. We specialise in Modern First Editions, Rhodesiana, Africana and other rare and out of print books. We are always looking to buy interesting and unusual books and libraries in Johannesburg and Cape Town. We are prepared to travel within the greater Johannesburg and Cape Town area if the quantity warrants it.…
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