A Guide to British Medieval Seals - Hardcover

P.D.A. Harvey; Andrew McGuinness

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0802008674 ISBN 13: 9780802008671

Publisher: University of Toronto Press, 1996

Synopsis

From the cover: "Designed to fill a long-standing gap in the literature, this is a notably well-written and lucid introduction to the subject, aimed particularly at graduate students, archivists, historians, archaeologists - anyone with a special interest in medieval documents or artefacts. It is illustrated with over 120 high-quality reproductions, mainly of seals from the very extensive collections in The British Library and Public Record Office, London, each accompanied by a detailed caption, including the seal's actual dimensions. The authors discuss every kind of seal used for authenticating documents - their development, their design, their use - with a host of references to contemporary records. An index of mottoes and inscriptions provides invaluable and practical help to identifying seals in other collections."

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Review:

'At last there is a thorough and authoritative introduction to the seals and sealing practices of medieval England, Scotland and Wales ... The authors of this new book evaluate the symbolism and artistry of seals as well as their legal, social, and political significance.' -- David Heisser Albion

Synopsis:

A thorough description of seals used to authenticate documents, and a discussion of their history and use. Covers royal, aristocratic and heraldic seals, seals of the secular clergy, non-heraldic personal seals, and seals of corporate bodies and their offices. Most of the 120 black-and-white illustrations are of seals in the British Library and Pub

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0802008674
• ISBN 13: 9780802008671
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 133