The elements of heraldry, containing a clear definition, and concise historical account of that ancient, useful, and entertaining science. The Origin and divers kinds of Coats-of-Arms, with their essential and integral Parts considered separately. The several sorts of Escutcheons, Tinctures, Charges, and Ornaments used for Coats-of-Arms. The Marks whereby Bearers of the same Coat-of-Arms are distinguished from each other, &c. &c. Embellished With several fine. Cuts, and twenty-four Copper-Plates, containing above five hundred different Examples of Escutcheons, Arms, &c. And interspersed with the natural History, and allegorical signification of the several Species of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Vegetables, &c. comprised in this Treatise. To whic
Published by London: Printed for T. Carnan, and F. Newbery, Junior, at No. 65. in St. Paul's Church-Yard, MDCCLXXI. [1771]
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xx, 254, [54] p. 24 engraved plates. Contemporary calf, worn with some loss at the spine ends and corners, but sound. Lacks the front endpaper. Calligraphic ownership inscription of Thomas Cope / Pentridge / Stafforshire / April 20th 1804.
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- The elements of heraldry, containing a clear definition, and concise historical account of that ancient, useful, and entertaining science. The Origin and divers kinds of Coats-of-Arms, with their essential and integral Parts considered separately. The several sorts of Escutcheons, Tinctures, Charges, and Ornaments used for Coats-of-Arms. The Marks whereby Bearers of the same Coat-of-Arms are distinguished from each other, &c. &c. Embellished With several fine. Cuts, and twenty-four Copper-Plates, containing above five hundred different Examples of Escutcheons, Arms, &c. And interspersed with the natural History, and allegorical signification of the several Species of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Vegetables, &c. comprised in this Treatise. To whic
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- PORNY, Mr.
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- London: Printed for T. Carnan, and F. Newbery, Junior, at No. 65. in St. Paul's Church-Yard, MDCCLXXI. [1771]
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