The elements of heraldry : containing the definition, origin, and historical account of that ancient, useful, and entertaining science. The divers sorts of coats-of-arms in use; with their essential and integral parts displayed separately... ....The several marks whereby bearers of the same coat-of-arms are distinguished from each other. The different kinds of tinctures, lines, figures, charges, and ornaments used for coats-of-arms...
1787, Fourth edition, corrected. London : Printed for Thomas Carnan, in St. Paul's Church-yard. Finely bound in modern aniline calf over marble boards. Raised bands with gilt-blocked title and author indications. An exceptional copy - scans and additional bibliographic detail on request.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 284 pages; Physical desc.: xxiv, 284, [76] p., 24 leaves of plates : ill., coats of arms, front. ; 22 cm. Notes: Mr. Porny = Antoine Pyron du Martre. With a half-title."A dictionary of the technical terms": [76] p. at end, printed in double columns. Subject: Heraldry - Early works to 1800. Heraldry - Dictionaries - Early works to 1800. Other names: Carnan, Thomas, d. 1788, [bookseller.] Referenced by: ESTC (BLAISE), t094009. Item #181798
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