The elements of heraldry containing the definition, origin, and historical account of that ancient, useful, and entertaining science. The divers sorts of coats-of-arms in use; with their essential and integral parts displayed separately. The several marks whereby bearers of the same coat-of-arms are distinguished from each other. The different kinds of tinctures, lines, figures, charges, and ornaments, used for coats-of-arms. The laws of heraldry; practical directions for marshalling coats-of-arms, and the order of precedence. The hatchments so clearly described, that the branch and title, the deceased was of, may be readily known. 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, vegetables, &c. comprised in this treatise. To which is annexed, a dictionary of the technical terms made use of in heraldry, &c. By Mr. Porny, French-Master at Eton-College
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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London
printed for Thomas Carnan, in St. Paul's Church-yard
1787, M.DCC.LXXXVII. [1787]
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Edition: | The fourth edition, corrected |
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Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Item Description: | English Short Title Catalog, T94009. - Mr. Porny = Antoine Pyron du Martre. - Reproduction of original from British Library. - With a half-title |
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Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (xxiv,284,[76]p.,plates) 8° |