An essay on the ancient and modern use of armories shewing, their origin, definition, and division of them into their several species. The Method of Composing them, and Marshalling many Coats together in one Shield. Illustrated by many examples and Sculptures of the Armorial Ensigns of Noble Families in this and other Nations. To which is added, an index, explaining the Terms of Blazon made use of in this Essay. By Alexander Nisbet, Gent
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London
printed, and sold by A. Bell in Cornhill, R. Robinson in St. Paul's Church-Yard, W. Taylor in Pater-Noster-Row, J. Graves in Pall-Mall, and F. Clay without Temple-Bar
1718, M.DCCXVIII. [1718]
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| Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Item Description: | A prospectus, 'Proposals for printing An essay of the ancient and modern use of armories', was issued in [1717?]. - English Short Title Catalog, T135742. - Reproduction of original from British Library. - With two indices |
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| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (vii,[1],224,[16]p.,plates) 4° |