Heraldry in Miniature; Containing All the Arms, Crests, Supporters, and Mottos,...
Wilkie, W. Stuart, Scatcherd and Whi, 1788. First Edition; First Edition. Hardcover. 12mo. With copper-engraved plates depicting the various heraldic arms of the royalty and nobility of England, Scotland and Ireland. Slight offsetting on some plates. Former owner's name on title page. 19th century half gilt calf binding with marbled boards and marbled endpapers. Some rubbing and chafing to spine and corners, especially to head spine. Slight wear to covers. A little browning to front and back blank leaves and last plate. Occasional spot of foxing. An attractive little volume, ; 14.5 cms x 10 cms; Full Title: Heraldry in Miniature; containing all the arms, crests, supporters, and mottos, of the peers, peeresses, and bishops, of England, Scotland and Ireland, with the Baronets of Great Britain; and the insignia of the different orders of knighthood in the three kingdoms: also an introduction to the science of heraldry, a dictionary of heraldic terms, as well as an index to all the peers, &c. With the translation of their mottos: likewise a list of titles conferred by his present Majesty, and those extinct since the accession to the throne.. Good with no dust jacket .
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