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Now available in paperback, a jargon-free introduction to heraldry for local historians and genealogists, which explains the origins and significance of heraldry in the lives of noble families, the interpretation of heraldic devices, and the symbols themselves. First published in 1992.
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Reveals the complex symbolism behind the heraldry common in medieval British buildings, documents, monuments, and stained glass; outlines the history and function of heraldry; and suggests ways for historians and genealogists to find and use the information it provides. Highly illustrated. The index doubles as a glossary, without pronunciation. Ann
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Stephen Friar has also written The Local History Companion, The Sutton Companion to Castles and the Companion to the English Parish Church. He lives in Dorset.
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Heraldry for the Local Historian and Genealogist
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Hardcover. Condition: VG/VG/VG. y First Edition. HARDBACK "DIFFICULT TO FIND," SHIPPED FROM THE UK* Edition: 1st.* Impression: 1st.* Date of Publication: 1992* Publisher: Alan Sutton.* Binding and cover condition: Mid Blue cloth, Gilt title to spine. Slight bumps to corners no rubs, spine lightly dished. VG.* Jacket condition: Colour illustrative cover. NOT PRICE CLIPPED, showing shelf price of £16.99. Slight shelf wear to top & bottom edge and to head of spine. One small tear to middle of inside front flap. VG+* Contents condition: Ex-library copy with usual stamps and fep removed. Clean, tight and bright but with some turned down corners, no marks to text, seems lightly read. VG.* Illustrations: 8 pp Block of colour illustrations & b/w photos, prints and line drawings throughout.* Pages: 246 pp. text. xxv pp. Appendices, glossary & Index at rear.* Description: Here Stephen Friar, an experienced armorist and local historian, provides the reader with the keys to unlock the mysteries of heraldry?s language, conventions and traditions. A jargon-free introduction to heraldry for local historians and genealogists, which explains the origins and significance of heraldry in the lives of noble families, the interpretation of heraldic devices, and the symbols themselves.* A VERY GOOD copy of the First Edition with library stamps & minor faults.* 1992-04-30. n. Seller Inventory # 1557
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HERALDRY For the Local Historian and Genealogist
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Sutton Publishing Ltd., Stroud, 1992
ISBN 10: 086299893X
ISBN 13: 9780862998936
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Hardback. Condition: Mint. Dust Jacket Condition: Mint. First Edition. This mint unmarked copy is bound in blue cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine, tight, white, bright and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in mint condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased charges will be quoted. Reveals the complex symbolism behind the heraldry common in medieval British buildings, documents, monuments, and stained glass; outlines the history and function of heraldry; and suggests ways for historians and genealogists to find and use the information it provides. Highly illustrated. The index doubles as a glossary, without pronunciation. Ref G3. Seller Inventory # 020799
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