Inquiries into the Origin and Progress of the Science of Heraldry in England

James Dallaway

Published by Printed by R. Raikes for B. & J. White, Gloucester, 1793

About this Item

An extensive and lavishly illustrated work on English heraldry from antiquary and topographer, James Dallaway. The first and only edition of this work.In a contemporary full panelled calf binding, with raised bands and decorative gilt to the spines. Marbled endpapers, retaining original blanks. Errata to verso of p. xiii. Without half title, as issued.Illustrated with an engraved title page, a half-page engraved coat of arms, twenty-six full-page engraved plates (six of which are hand-coloured), one folding genealogical table and several engraved in-text illustrations.Collated, complete.A comprehensive account of the rise and progress of the science of heraldry, including its earliest origins, the quartering of arms illustrative of genealogy, literary history of heraldry, origin of surnames, compilation of pedigrees and more. Also reprints the part of the celebrated "Boke of St. Albans" (1486) which relates to Armorial Bearings.With explanatory observations on armorial ensigns by James Dallaway, an English antiquary, topographer and miscellaneous writer. He is best known for his account of Constantinople and the Greek islands (1797) and his county history of western Sussex (1815-19). He had dedicated hisOrigin and Progress of HeraldrytoCharles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk, theEarl Marshal, and through the Duke's influence he was appointed chaplain and physician to the British embassy to theOttoman Empireled byRobert Liston. In a contemporary full panelled calf binding. Externally, front joint is strained, whilst the rear is tender. Numerous pieces of tape in these areas in an attempt to reinforce. Bookplate of one Phil Shirley to the front paste down. Internally, with tape reinforcing the front endpapers and title page, but firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with minor offsetting caused by plates and occasional spots, heaviest to the first and last few pages. Good Only.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Inquiries into the Origin and Progress of the Science of Heraldry in England
• Publisher: Printed by R. Raikes for B. & J. White, Gloucester
• Publication Date: 1793
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Good Only
• Book Type: book