The elements of heraldry : containing a clear definition, and concise historical account of that ancient, useful, and entertaining science. The Origin, Antiquity, and divers kinds of Coats-of-Arms, with their essential and [title continued below]:

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[title continued]: integral Parts considered separately. The several sorts of Escutcheons, Tinctures, Charges and Ornaments used for Coats-of-Arms. The Marks whereby Bearers of the same Coat-of-Arms are distinguished from each other. Charges formed of Ordinaries, Celestial Figures, Animals, Birds, Fishes, Vegetables, Artificial and Chimerical Figures. The Laws of Heraldry; practical Directions for Marshalling Coats-of-Arms, and the Order of Precedency. Embellished With several fine Cuts, and twenty-four Copper-Plates, containing above five hundred different Examples of Escutcheons, Arms, &c. And interspersed with the natural History, and allegorical Signification of the several Species of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, &c. comprehended in this Treatise. To which is annexed, a dictionary of the technical terms made use of in heraldry. By Mark Anthony Porny, French-Master at Eton College.24 engraved plates of arms etc, (over 500). 8vo (8 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches), 200-pages plus unpaginated "Dictionary of the Technical Terms"at end. Contemporary full tan calf with crimson lettering piece. Headband chipped, spine very rubbed but sound. Old gift inscription on front pastedown.…

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Title
The elements of heraldry : containing a clear definition, and concise historical account of that ancient, useful, and entertaining science. The Origin, Antiquity, and divers kinds of Coats-of-Arms, with their essential and [title continued below]:
Author
PORNY, MARK ANTHONY (French Master at Eton College)
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for J Newbury
Publication year
1765
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