English Heraldry
London: Reeves & Turner, 1883. Fifth edition. Hardcover. Octavo. XIX, [1], 347, [1]pp. Original gilt- and blind-stamped cloth with gold lettering on spine and front cover. Decorative endpapers. Frontispiece protected with a tissue guard. Title page in red and black lettering. Vignette on title page. Originally published in 1863 as “Boutell’s Manual of Heraldry," this work has been the standard reference book for heraldry worldwide in general and English heraldry in particular. The detailed descriptions of the rules surrounding heraldry from tinctures to supporters to crest coronets to badges to pennons are of immense value to the student of heraldry. It is exquisitely illustrated with four hundred and fifty illustrations, drawn and engraved on wood by R. B. Utting. Head and tail of spine slightly chipped. Moderate rubbing along edges of binding. Hinges slightly starting. Previous owner's name on fly leaf. Minor and sporadic age-toning along paper margin. Binding and interior in overall good condition. g. Item #33920
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