Heraldry - Great Britain - Early works to 1800
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Of the several degrees of gentry, and their precedency. With the antiquity and usefulness of arms
Nichols, Francis, active 18th centuryDate: 1719- E-books
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Tabul� illustres or the paternal arms of the present nobility of Great Britain and Ireland, with their titles & the stile of the eldest sons.
Date: [1745?]- E-books
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The irish compendium or, rudiments of honour. Containing, the descents, Marriages, Issue, titles, Posts, and seats, of all the nobility of Ireland. With their arms, crests, Supporters, Motto's, and parliament robes, exactly engrav'd on eighty Copper Plates. Also, a supplement, shewing, the Antiquity, Dignity, and use of armories, with above 900 Examples, Engrav'd and Explain'd, for the better attaining a perfect Knowledge in the Noble Science of Heraldry. Together with The Atchievements and Regalia made Use of at funeral solemnities, and an account of the office and Dignity of an herald. Vol. IV.
Nichols, Francis, active 18th centuryDate: 1735- E-books
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Remarks on British antiquities viz. 1. The origin and ceremony of judicial combats. 2. The Solemnities of Ancient Writs. 3. The Ancient and Modern Use of Armorial Figures. 4. The Form of Funeral Service. By William Borthwick, Esq;.
Borthwick, Esq.Date: 1776- E-books
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The heraldry of nature or, instructions for the King at Arms: comprising, the arms, supporters, crests, and mottos, both in Latin and English, of the Peers of Eld. Blazoned from the Authority of Truth, and characteristically descriptive of the several Qualities that distinguish their Possessors. To which is added several Samples, neatly etched by an eminent Engraver.
Date: M.DCC.LXXXV. [1785]