THE ELEMENTS OF HERALDRY. containing a clear definition, and concise historical account of that ancient, useful, and entertaining science. The Origin, Antiquity, 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. Charges formed of Ordinaries, Celestial Figures, Animals, Birds, Fishes, Vegetables, Artificial and Chimerical Figures. The Laws of Heraldry; practical Directions for Marshalling Coats-of-Arms, and the Order of Precedency. Embellished With several fine Cuts, and twenty-four Copper-Plates, containing above five h

Porny, Mark Anthony.

Published by London printed for J. Newbery in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1765

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1st UK Edition. xx,199,[41]p. Frontis., 24 heraldic plates. K5 lacking outer margin, blanks to front detached, half title taped along hinge, light browning, ex.-libris Methold of Hepworth and George Trusted of Herefordshire, upper hinge taped and cracked through with board detached, double gilt rule edged contemporary calf, some wear and loss, lacking much of spine. ESTC T94006 Mark Anthony Porny = Antoine Pyron du Martre. With a half-title. US$193. Seller Inventory # 289927

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Title: THE ELEMENTS OF HERALDRY. containing a clear...
Publisher: London printed for J. Newbery in St. Paul's Church-Yard
Publication Date: 1765
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition

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