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Hardcover. Condition: Very good. xiv, 66 p. 24 cm. 19 b&w plates. Blue cloth with gold print. Some soiling to front, a little discolouration. Some offsetting to endpapers, ink notation on rear pastedown. A Monograph dealing with the Order and its connection with S. George's Church, Stamford, 1349-1449. …

Cloth. Condition: FR/NO DUSTJACKET. London, UK: John Snow. FR/NO DUSTJACKET. 1846. . Cloth. 12mo., 202 pp, cover worn and frayed, cover stained, hinges worn . Frontispiece (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable. 1st Edition. VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: Saint George, The Order of Saint George and The Church of Saint George in Stamford by Rev William Arthur Rees-Jones Summary: Saint George, the Order of Saint George and the Church of Saint George in Stamford is a historical monograph written by William Arthur Rees-Jones, who served as rector of St George's Church from 1932 to 1950. The work examines the relationship between St George as a Christian martyr, the medieval Order of St George (more commonly associated with the origins of the Order of the Garter), and the history of St George's Church in Stamford between 1349 and 1449. The book argues that St George's Church held an important place in the medieval cult of St George and in the development of English chivalric traditions. Rees-Jones traces: 1. The life and cult of St George o St George is presented as a Christian soldier-martyr whose popularity spread across Europe and England. o His reputation as a patron saint of knighthood, courage, and Christian service made him a natural symbol for medieval chivalric orders. 2. The rise of the Order of St George / Order of the Garter o The book explores the emergence of royal devotion to St George during the 14th century. o It discusses how St George became closely linked with English kings and the ideals of knightly honour. o Rees-Jones particularly focuses on connections between Stamford and the early traditions that later became associated with the Order of the Garter. 3. The role of William Bruges o A central figure in the narrative is William Bruges. o Bruges was a major benefactor of St George's Church and is buried there. o He funded the rebuilding and embellishment of the church's chancel and introduced heraldic and Garter-related decoration, strengthening the church's connection with England's premier order of chivalry. 4. St George's Church, Stamford o The monograph details the church's medieval architecture, stained glass, memorials, and heraldic features. o Particular attention is given to surviving Garter symbolism in the windows and roof, which Rees-Jones viewed as evidence of the church's historic association with St George and the chivalric order. 5. The period 1349-1449 o The century covered by the study is treated as the church's most significant era. o Rees-Jones shows how local religious life, national politics, heraldry, and knightly culture intersected in Stamford during this period. Main Theme The central thesis is that St George's Church was more than a local parish church: it was an important centre for the veneration of St George and had notable historical links with the traditions and personnel of the Order of the Garter, especially through the patronage of William Bruges. Author: Rev William Arthur Rees-Jones Publisher: The Churchman Publishing Co, Ltd. London Year Published: 1937 Edition: 1st Edition Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: Dimensions: 23.5cm x 16.5cm Notes: Previous owner inscription on front end sheet. From the library of J.C.C. Dunholme. SKU: VSS / 268 / H / 7455 / 5736 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable Book condition: Good. Handling marks, marks, fading, toning Binding: Intact Pages: 66 pages.…

8vo. xiv, 66 p. Illustrations. Blue cloth, no wrapper. As issued. Spine lightly sunned, otherwise an excellent copy.