A System of Heraldry Speculative and Practical: With the True Art of Blazon According to the Most Approved Heralds in Europe: Illustrated with Suitable Examples of Armorial Figures, and Achievements of the Most Considerable Surnames and Families in Scotland, Together with Historical and Genealogical Memorials Relative Thereto
by Nisbet, Alexander
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Alex Lawrie, Edinburgh, 1804. 2nd Edition . Hardcover. Fair. Alex Lawrie, Edinburgh, 1804. 2nd Edition . Fair. Second Edition, complete in two volumes, approx. 13'' by 8'', rebound in quarter leather with terracotta cloth boards. Vol. I, viii + 440pp with xxii pp of index, illustrated with 24 plates of crests. Vol. II, ii + 300pp, with Prynne's history, (the Ragman-Roll) 47pp & xvi pp index, illustrated with 12 plates. Whilst a lovely set, these books show signs of use, namely some grubbiness, neat repairs to some pages & occasional pencil marks (see pictures). Ex reference library with single stamp on first page & rear endpaper, name on front cover. No other obvious library markings. ***Heavy & will require extra postage***
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- Bird's Books (GB)
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- 561
- Title
- A System of Heraldry Speculative and Practical: With the True Art of Blazon According to the Most Approved Heralds in Europe: Illustrated with Suitable Examples of Armorial Figures, and Achievements of the Most Considerable Surnames and Families in Scotland, Together with Historical and Genealogical Memorials Relative Thereto
- Author
- Nisbet, Alexander
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Publisher
- Alex Lawrie, Edinburgh
- Date Published
- 1804
- Keywords
- HERALDRY, ARMS, ARMORIAL, SCOTTISH, SCOTLAND, SCOTTISH FAMILIES
- Bookseller catalogs
- Scottish Interest; Genealogy;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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