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A Grammar of British Heraldry, Consisting of Blazon and Marshalling; with an Introduction of the Rise and Progress of Symbols and Ensigns
by Sloane-Evans, W. Sloane
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London, England: John Russell Smith, 1854. Second Edition . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. Covers "the antiquity of heraldic ensigns & symbols, their nature, origin, & use; their connections with the establishment of heraldry as a science in Great Britain through the mid 19th century. Orig. published in 1847 (with original Preface to that edition included), this is the Second Edition from 1854, with a new Preface that defends the necessity of offering such an edition."no apology is necessary." In 190 pages with 23 illustrated plates throughout, Index & Errata in rear. Hardcover book with tan cloth-over-boards & gilt lettering to spine is in Good condition: extremely clean, binding straight & strong, NO writing/underlining/highlighting; NOT ex-lib. Front hinge was repaired long ago with cloth tape; quite unobtrusive. Worst flaw is foxing, heavy at times, throughout book. Corners mildly bumped, very slight edgewear. Gilt on spine is bright & crisp. Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping if ordered by 2 pm weekdays (PST); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next day.
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- Title
- A Grammar of British Heraldry, Consisting of Blazon and Marshalling; with an Introduction of the Rise and Progress of Symbols and Ensigns
- Author
- Sloane-Evans, W. Sloane
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Publisher
- John Russell Smith
- Place of Publication
- London, England
- Date Published
- 1854
- Keywords
- HERALDRY SYMBOLS FAMILY CREST KNIGHTS ROYALTY NAMES BRITISH EMPIRE LATIN COATS OF ARMS BLAZON MARSHALLING GENEALOGY GENEALOGICAL FAMILIAL HISTORY
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