THE ILLUSTRATED FLAG HANDBOOK: A Guide To Over 200 Flags From Around The World.

Constantino, Maria

ISBN 10: 0517218100 / ISBN 13: 9780517218105

Published by NY. 2001. Gramercy., 2001

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full color illustrated glossy hardbound 4to. (large 8vo?~ 6.75" x 8.5").dustwrapper in protective plastic cover. fine cond. nice clean copy. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. approx. 10 small page corner turndowns, othw. contents free of all markings. dustwr. fine cond., not worn or torn or price clipped. first edition. first printing ( # 1 in # line). frontis. map of world. 256p. glossy pages throughout. every page illustrated in full color. glossary. international flags. us state flags. canadian province flags. world history. politics. geography. ~"For more than 5000 years, people across the world have used flags and banners in a variety of shapes, styles and colors. Most probably, flags were first used in wars to identify each of the warring parties, but they Were no doubt also used in religious ceremonies. The designs of most modern flags originated in the Middle Ages and were derived from the heraldry ~ the distinctive Coats of arms~ of kings and lords. Some of these coats of arms appear on modern flags, but because in their original form they are quite complex ~and have a whole vocabulary of heraldic terms to describe them ~ many modern flags use simplified forms. The Illustrated Flag Handbook, fully illustrated in four color, provides an essential introduction to the history and development of flags the world over, and includes an informative directory of over 200 flags, with details of how they originated, together with background information on the country or organization. For centuries flags have been an important means of demonstrating identities and allegiances, whether feudal, political, religious or national. The Illustrated Flag Handbook brings together over 200 flags from around the world, including national, organizational, international and provincial flags. It includes a detailed breakdown of the development of each flag, together with its symbolism. It also contains an introduction to the history, types and significance of flags in both a historical and contemporary context.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE ILLUSTRATED FLAG HANDBOOK: A Guide To Over 200 Flags From Around The World.
• Publisher: NY. 2001. Gramercy.
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0517218100
• ISBN 13: 9780517218105
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

A guide to 250 flags from around the world, all illustrated in four color, and totally up-to-date in the countries included. Includes national, organizational, international, and provincial flags as well as an explanation of the symbolism on the flags.