An essay on the ancient and modern use of armories : 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.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nisbet, Alexander, 1657-1725.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Heraldry--Early works to 1800.

Heraldry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vii,[1],224,[16]p.,plates )

Other Title:

Essay on the ancient and modern use of armories

Place of Publication:

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]

Notes:

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.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T135742.

OCLC:

642396005