An essay on the ancient and modern use of armories [electronic resource] : 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.
1718
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An essay on the ancient and modern use of armories [electronic resource] : 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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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, M.DCCXVIII. [1718]
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Great Britain -- England -- London.
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English
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vii,[1],224,[16]p.,plates ; 4⁰.
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With two indices.
A prospectus, 'Proposals for printing An essay of the ancient and modern use of armories', was issued in [1717?].
Reproduction of original from British Library.
A prospectus, 'Proposals for printing An essay of the ancient and modern use of armories', was issued in [1717?].
Reproduction of original from British Library.
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English Short Title Catalog, T135742.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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