Author: Oliver, Stefan,
Title: An Introduction to Heraldry.
Description: NY, Gallery Books, (1987). G ex-library in G DJ. Reveals the herald's office as the origin of the heraldic tradition. Coats of arms continue to serve as identification. Hearldic practice and convention have provided a unifying framework for devices and symbols including lions, eagles, bears, lilies, crosses, crowns, etc, and explains the meanings behind the symbols, the difference between the rampant lion and the cowed lion and 30 other variations. First endpaper removed, library markings.

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